Question

animal and plant cells
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a student is examining leaf cells. which organelles are missing from the cells?
ribosomes
chloroplasts
centrioles
mitochondria
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Explanation:

• Ribosomes are present in both plant and animal cells as they are involved in protein synthesis.
• Chloroplasts are present in leaf cells (plant cells) as they are responsible for photosynthesis.
• Mitochondria are present in both plant and animal cells as they are the power - houses of the cell (site of cellular respiration).
• Centrioles are absent in plant cells (including leaf cells). They are mainly found in animal cells and play a role in cell division.

Answer:

centrioles