Which Organelle or Structure is Absent in Plant Cells

Question

Which organelle or structure is absent in plant cells?
A) mitochondria
B) Golgi vesicles
C) microtubules
D) centrosomes
E) peroxisomes

Accepted Answer

Plant cells do not contain centrosomes, which are microtubule organizing centers found in animal cells. However, plant cells do have microtubules for cell division and structural support, as well as mitochondria, Golgi vesicles, and peroxisomes.