Cell The Unit Of Life Question 136

Question: If living cells similar to those found on earth, were found on another planet where there was no oxygen. Which cell organelle would most probably be absent [CPMT 1989]

Options:

A) Cell membrane

B) Ribosomes

C) Mitochondria

D) Chromosomes

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Mitochondria is a respiratory organ.

In absence of $ O_2 $ respiration does not take place and mitochondria would be absent.