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The only cell organelle seen in a prokaryotic cell is:


A

Mitochondria

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B

Ribosomes

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C

Plastids

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D

Lysosomes

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Solution

The correct option is B

Ribosomes


The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

  1. Ribosomes have RNA and protein.
  2. They are sites of protein synthesis.
  3. The only cell organelle seen in a prokaryotic cell is the ribosome.
  4. Ribosomes in prokaryotes are of the 70s type.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

Mitochondria are found in eukaryotic cells.

Option C:

Plastids are found in eukaryotic cells.

Option D:

Lysosomes are found in eukaryotic cells.

Final answer: The only cell organelle seen in a prokaryotic cell is ribosomes.


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