The Living World Question 129

Question: The correct order of sedimentation of sub-cellular structure during differential centrifugation is

Options:

A) Lysosome ® Mitochondria ® Nucleus ® Ribosome

B) Mitochondria ® Nucleus ® Lysosome ® Ribosome

C) Nucleus ® Mitochondria ® Lysosome ® Ribosome

D) Lysosome ® Ribosome ® Mitochondria ® Nucleus

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

During differential centrifugation, various organelles settle down according to their size and weight.

Large and heavy particles settle first.