Plant and Animal cells share the following membrane bound organelles. a cell wall, plasma membrane, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria and a nucleus b chloroplasts, plasma membrane, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria and a nucleus c cilia, plasma membrane, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria and a nucleus d golgi apparatus, plasma membrane, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria and a nucleus

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Plant and animal cells share several membrane-bound organelles, but they do not share all of the organelles listed in the options you've provided.

The correct option that includes only the organelles common to both plant and animal cells is:

d: Golgi apparatus, plasma membrane, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, and a nucleus.

Here's a brief explanation of each:

  • Plasma membrane: Present in both plant and animal cells, it surrounds the cell and regulates what enters and leaves.
  • Endoplasmic reticulum (ER): Includes both rough and smooth ER, found in both types of cells and involved in protein and lipid synthesis.
  • Mitochondria: Known as the powerhouse of the cell, these organelles are responsible for energy production in both animal and plant cells.
  • Nucleus: This organelle houses the cell's genetic material and is present in both plant and animal cells.
  • Golgi apparatus: Involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids for secretion or use within the cell, it is also present in both cell types.

The other options include organelles like the cell wall and chloroplasts, which are specific to plant cells, and cilia, which are not universally present in all animal cells.