Which one of the following cell organelles does NOT possess nucleic acid?

Nucleic acids, including DNA and RNA, are essential components of several cell organelles. The nucleus contains the cell's primary DNA [4]. Within the nucleus, the nucleolus is a membraneless organelle specifically involved in the synthesis of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and the assembly of ribosomes [2]. Chloroplasts are semi-autonomous organelles that possess their own circular DNA and RNA, allowing them to produce some of their own proteins. Ribosomes themselves are complex structures composed of ribosomal RNA and proteins, making them rich in nucleic acids. In contrast, the plasma membrane is a selectively permeable phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins that functions as a physical barrier between the cell and its environment. While it facilitates the transport of molecules, the plasma membrane structure itself does not contain nucleic acids as a constituent component.

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1. [3] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6509512/
2. [4] https://www.surrey.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2025-08/biological-sciences-answers.pdf
3. [2] https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Nucleus