NEET Biology question

Which of these is not correct regarding ribosomes?

(A)Non-membrane bound
(B)Present in the cytoplasm and on RER
(C)Absent in chloroplast and mitochondriaCorrect
(D)Take part in protein synthesis

Answer: (C)

Solution

Ribosomes (of the 70S type) ARE present within chloroplasts and mitochondria, reflecting their endosymbiotic origin, so the claim that they are "absent" from these organelles

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