Which organelle is common between a eukaryotic and a prokaryotic cell?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Ribosomes.
The organelle common between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells is the ribosome.
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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in both cell types.
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While their structure differs slightly (prokaryotic ribosomes are 70S, eukaryotic are 80S), their function is the same.
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Ribosomes are not membrane-bound, which is why they are present in both prokaryotes (which lack membrane-bound organelles) and eukaryotes.
The correct answer is: Ribosome.