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Pick the correct one with reference to plant cell:

Correct answer: B. Centrioles are absent in higher plant cells.

  • A. Centrioles are present in plant cells.
  • B. Centrioles are absent in higher plant cells.
  • C. Peroxisomes are absent in plant cells.
  • D. Mitochondria are absent in plant cells.

Explanation

The correct answer is that centrioles are absent in higher plant cells. Centrioles are primarily found in animal cells and play a role in cell division. In plant cells, the absence of centrioles is compensated by other structures during cell division. Option A is incorrect because centrioles are not present in higher plant cells. Option C is incorrect as peroxisomes are indeed present in plant cells and are involved in important metabolic processes. Option D is incorrect because mitochondria are essential organelles found in both plant and animal cells, responsible for energy production.

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