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.