Question

Endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi bodies are present in

• A. Prokaryotic cell
• B. Animal cell only
• C. Plant cell only
• D. Both animal and plant cell

Hint:

• Key distinction: Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles; Eukaryotic cells have them.
• Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) and Golgi Apparatus are characteristic organelles of eukaryotic cells.
• Both animal and plant cells are eukaryotic and thus contain ER and Golgi.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and Golgi bodies are organelles that play crucial roles in the cell's function. The ER is involved in the synthesis, folding, modification, and transport of proteins, while Golgi bodies modify, sort, and package proteins for secretion or for use within the cell. It’s important to note that:

1. Prokaryotic cells lack these membrane-bound organelles, as they do not have a true nucleus or complex organelles found in eukaryotic cells.
2. Animal cells contain both the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi bodies due to their eukaryotic nature.
3. Plant cells also have these organelles as they share the eukaryotic cell structure with animal cells.

Therefore, the correct option is Both animal and plant cell because both types of eukaryotic cells contain an endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi bodies.