Some cellular organelles are bounded by a single membrane, while others have two membranes around them. Which one of the following is correct?
Correct answer: A. Vacuole and lysosome are single membrane-bounded; nucleus and chloroplast are double membrane-bounded
- A. Vacuole and lysosome are single membrane-bounded; nucleus and chloroplast are double membrane-bounded
- B. Chloroplast and lysosome are double membrane-bounded; vacuole and nucleus are single membrane-bounded
- C. Nucleus and vacuole are double membrane-bounded; chloroplast and lysosome are single membrane-bounded
- D. Vacuole and chloroplast are single membrane-bounded; nucleus and lysosome are double membrane-bounded
Explanation
The correct answer is that vacuoles and lysosomes are single membrane-bounded organelles, while the nucleus and chloroplast are double membrane-bounded. The other options incorrectly pair organelles with their membrane structures. Understanding the basic structure of these organelles is crucial for distinguishing between them.
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