GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

CELL ORGANELLES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these choices is NOT an organelle?
A
mitochondria
B
chloroplast
C
lung
D
Endoplasmic reticulum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Organelle: Organelle is a microscopic structure. Organ: Kidney, heart, lungs, liver, stem, root, and leaves are organs. Organelle: Nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus are organelles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cytoplasm of a cell is not an organelle. It is a jelly like substance present between the nucleus and the cell membrane of the cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -It has long been appreciated that the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and mitochondria, organelles important for regular cell function and survival, also play key roles in pathogenesis of various lung diseases, including asthma, fibrosis, and infections.

Detailed explanation-4: -A vacuole is a membrane-bound cell organelle. In animal cells, vacuoles are generally small and help sequester waste products. In plant cells, vacuoles help maintain water balance.

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