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    Which of the following cell organelles does not contain nucleic acid?
    Question

    Which of the following cell organelles does not contain nucleic acid?

    A.

    Ribosome

    B.

    Lysosome

    C.

    Chloroplast

    D.

    Mitochondria

    Correct option is B

    Correct Answer: (b)
    Explanation:
    Lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes for digestion but no nucleic acids (DNA or RNA).
    Other listed organelles possess nucleic acids either as DNA, RNA, or both.
    Information Booster:
    Ribosomes contain rRNA and proteins.
    Chloroplasts and mitochondria have their own circular DNA and ribosomes.
    Lysosomes are formed by Golgi apparatus.
    They contain enzymes like lipases, proteases, nucleases but not nucleic acids.
    Function: intracellular digestion and recycling.
    Additional Information (Incorrect Options):
    (a), (c), (d) all contain either DNA or RNA, unlike lysosomes.

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