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Multiple Choice
Which organelle is not found in animal cells?
A
Chloroplast
B
Endoplasmic Reticulum
C
Mitochondrion
D
Nucleus
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1
Understand the function of each organelle listed: Chloroplasts are involved in photosynthesis, Endoplasmic Reticulum is involved in protein and lipid synthesis, Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, and the Nucleus contains the cell's genetic material.
Recall that animal cells do not perform photosynthesis, which is the process of converting light energy into chemical energy.
Identify that chloroplasts are the organelles responsible for photosynthesis and are typically found in plant cells, not animal cells.
Recognize that the Endoplasmic Reticulum, Mitochondria, and Nucleus are common to both plant and animal cells as they perform essential cellular functions.
Conclude that the organelle not found in animal cells is the Chloroplast, as it is specific to plant cells for the process of photosynthesis.