The Living World Question 137

Question: Pure fractions of cellular components can be isolated by [Kerala CET 2005]

Options:

A) Chromatography

B) Scanning electron microscopy

C) X-ray diffraction

D) Differential centrifugation

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Differential centrifugation: It is a mechanical separation of individual subcellular component from homogenate in centrifuge at different low speeds.

Larges/heavy/denser particles settle down first at lower speeds while the lighter/smaller/less denser particles do so at higher speeds in centrifuge.