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BIO 101 BIO 101 Test Prep Objective Question

Question

Choose the odd one out:
Options
A Peroxisome
B Chloroplast
C Mitochondria
D Lysosome
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Lysosomes are involved in digestion and waste processing, while peroxisomes, chloroplasts, and mitochondria are involved in various metabolic processes (detoxification, photosynthesis, respiration). Peroxisomes, chloroplasts, and mitochondria are also involved in redox reactions and have some evolutionary links.

Hint

Think about which organelle is not involved in energy conversion or specialized metabolism.

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