Q4 / 60 · NEST (NISER) 2020 (Session 2) · Biology

Endoplasmic reticulum is tubular, golgi apparatus is stacked flat cisternae, mitochondria are oval-shaped. However, lysosomes are spherical in shape. This is fundamentally a result of _____

Correct answer
A
the propensity to minimize surface tension
B
an increased surface area of signalling molecules
C
genes that regulate shape
D
highly acidic pH of the lysosome

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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