Q31 / 180 · NEET 2016 (Phase 1) · Botany

Which one of the following cell organelles are enclosed by a single membrane?

  • A
    Mitochondria
  • B
    Chloroplasts
  • Correct answer
    C
    Lysosomes
  • D
    Nuclei

Solution

Lysosomes are the unit membrane-bound vesicular structures formed by the process of packaging in the Golgi apparatus rich in hydrolytic enzymes like hydrolases, lipases, proteases, carbohydrases, and nucleases which are optimally active at the acidic pH. These enzymes are capable of digesting carbohydrates, proteins, lipids,, and nucleic acids.

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

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