Which organelle is typically found only in animal cells (and not in most plant cells)?

• A. Cell wall
• B. Chloroplasts
• C. Centrioles (within the centrosome)
• D. Large central vacuole

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Review the list of organelles provided: Cell wall, Chloroplasts, Centrioles (within the centrosome), and Large central vacuole.
2. Recall that the cell wall is a rigid structure found in plant cells but not in animal cells, so it is not unique to animal cells.
3. Understand that chloroplasts are organelles responsible for photosynthesis and are typically found in plant cells, not animal cells.
4. Recognize that the large central vacuole is a prominent feature in plant cells used for storage and maintaining turgor pressure, and is generally absent or much smaller in animal cells.
5. Identify centrioles, which are cylindrical structures involved in cell division, as organelles typically found only in animal cells and not in most plant cells.