Which one of the following is an organelle that is NOT found in prokaryotic cells ?

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Q: 20 (NDA-I/2018)

Which one of the following is an organelle that is NOT found in prokaryotic cells ?

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Science

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NDA-I

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{'prokaryotic cells': [1, 0, 1, 2], 'organelle': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'mitochondria': [2, 0, 1, 2], 'cell wall': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'ribosome': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'plasma membrane': [2, 0, 0, 0]}

The correct answer is option 2 - Mitochondria. Mitochondria are organelles that are only found in eukaryotic cells and are responsible for energy production through aerobic respiration. Prokaryotic cells, on the other hand, do not contain mitochondria.

Let`s look at the other options to understand why they are not the correct answer:

1) Option 1 - Cell wall: The cell wall is a structure found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. However, the composition of the cell wall can differ between the two types of cells. Prokaryotic cells have a cell wall made of peptidoglycan, while eukaryotic cells may have a cell wall made of cellulose, chitin, or other substances.

3) Option 3 - Plasma membrane: The plasma membrane, also called the cell membrane, is present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. It forms a boundary around the cell and regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

4) Option 4 - Ribosome: Ribosomes are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. They are responsible for protein synthesis. However, there may be some differences in