Which of the following is left behind when a plant cell is treated by cellulase and pectinase enzymes?
Correct answer: C. Protoplast
- A. Chloroplast
- B. Leucoplast
- C. Protoplast
- D. Chromoplast
Explanation
The protoplast refers to the living part of a plant cell, which includes the cytoplasm, nucleus, and other organelles such as mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus. It does not include the cell wall or any plastids. When a plant cell is treated with cellulase and pectinase enzymes, these enzymes break down the cell wall, releasing the protoplast.
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