Which one of the following cell organelles does NOT possess nucleic ac

Which one of the following cell organelles does NOT possess nucleic acid ?

Nucleolus
Chloroplast
Ribosome
Plasma Membrane
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-1 – 2019
The correct option is D, Plasma Membrane. The plasma membrane is primarily composed of a lipid bilayer and proteins and does not contain nucleic acids (DNA or RNA).
– Nucleolus is found within the nucleus and contains ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins involved in ribosome synthesis.
– Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells and possess their own circular DNA, as well as RNA.
– Ribosomes are complexes of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins, responsible for protein synthesis. They contain nucleic acid (RNA).
Other organelles that contain nucleic acids (DNA) include the nucleus (main repository of DNA) and mitochondria (possess their own circular DNA).
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