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Lesson: Chapter 6 — The Structure and Function of Plant and Animal Cells

6.4. Cell organelles and structures 6 of 14

Question 6

Which of these organelles is not surrounded by a membrane?

The right answer is the one marked above.

The ribosome. A ribosome is a very small cell organelle that carries no membrane.

Assuming every organelle is membrane-bound is a common slip, and the ribosome is the counter-example that settles it.

Answer the question to continue.