Which one of the following cell organelles is enclosed by a single membrane?

Which one of the following cell organelles is enclosed by a single membrane?
A Chloroplasts
B Lysosomes
C Nuclei
D Mitochondria

Explanation

Lysosomes have a single membrane.

Detailed Solution

The lysosome is a spherical organelle covered by a single membrane containing degradative enzymes ('suicidal bags'). The other organelles are double-membrane bound.

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