Organelles can be separated from cell homogenate through:
Correct answer: C. Differential centrifugation
- A. Chromatography
- B. X-rays diffraction
- C. Differential centrifugation
- D. Auto-radiography
Explanation
Differential centrifugation is a widely used method for separating organelles from a cell homogenate. It takes advantage of the differences in size, shape, and density of the cellular components. During the process, the cell homogenate is subjected to a series of centrifugation steps at different speeds, allowing the larger and denser organelles to pellet at lower speeds while smaller components and debris remain in the supernatant.
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