Which of the Following is NOT Considered a Cytoplasmic Organelle

Question

Which of the following is NOT considered a cytoplasmic organelle?
A) mitochondrion
B) Golgi apparatus
C) flagellum
D) rough endoplasmic reticulum
E) peroxisome

Accepted Answer

Cytoplasmic organelles are structures within the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell that perform specific functions. Mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, rough endoplasmic reticulum, and peroxisomes are all considered cytoplasmic organelles because they are bounded by membranes and perform specific functions. However, flagella are not organelles, but rather appendages that protrude from the surface of a cell and are used for locomotion.