In an introduction to eukaryotic organelles, which structure is found in both plant and animal cells?

• A. Central (large) vacuole
• B. Chloroplast
• C. Mitochondrion
• D. Cell wall

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the organelles listed in the problem and recall their presence in plant and animal cells.
2. Understand that the central (large) vacuole is typically found in plant cells but not in animal cells.
3. Recognize that chloroplasts are organelles responsible for photosynthesis and are found only in plant cells.
4. Know that the cell wall is a rigid structure surrounding plant cells but is absent in animal cells.
5. Recall that mitochondria are the organelles responsible for energy production and are found in both plant and animal cells.