Which one of the following cell organelles is enclosed by a single membrane?
- Mitochondria
- Chloroplasts
- Lysosomes
- Nuclei
Answer
(3) Lysosomes
Solution
As per NCERT, mitochondria, chloroplasts and the nucleus are each bounded by a double membrane (two unit membranes / nuclear envelope).
∵ Lysosomes are membrane-bound vesicular structures formed by packaging in the Golgi apparatus ⇒ they have only a single membrane.
∴ Lysosomes are enclosed by a single membrane.
Answer: (3)