WAEC Biology 2006 Question 2

Question 2

Cell Structure and Organisation

Which of these organelles is common to both plant and animal cells?

  1. A.Chloroplast
  2. B.Centriole
  3. C.Mitochondrion
  4. D.Pyrenoid
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Mitochondrion)

Explanation

Both plant and animal cells respire, so both have mitochondria; chloroplasts and pyrenoids are only in plants, and centrioles only in animals.