Multiple Choice
Which organelle is typically found in animal cells but not in most plant cells?
5. Cell Components
Introduction to Eukaryotic Organelles
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Which of the following organelles or structures is commonly found in both plant and animal cells?
A
Cell wall
B
Chloroplasts
C
Large central vacuole
D
Mitochondria
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Step 1: Understand the question is asking which organelle or structure is commonly found in both plant and animal cells.
Step 2: Recall that the cell wall, chloroplasts, and large central vacuole are typically found only in plant cells and not in animal cells.
Step 3: Remember that mitochondria are organelles responsible for energy production and are present in both plant and animal cells.
Step 4: Compare each option to confirm that mitochondria are the only organelles listed that are common to both cell types.
Step 5: Conclude that mitochondria is the correct answer because it is found in both plant and animal cells.
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