Question

Polymorphic cell organelle is
A. Peroxisome
B. Mycoplasma
C. Lysosome
D. Golgi bodies.

Answer 1

Hint:Polymorphic refers to many forms of a particular trait/entity/genetic variant. Not all the cell organelle contains different forms or shapes and can serve different functions. Now from this concept you can think and assume which cell organelle consists of this kind of cell that produces different forms or shapes and performs different functions.

Complete answer:
To answer this question, first, we need to know about polymorphism. Polymorphism is an irregular genetic variant developing in the formation of many different shapes or kinds of individuals among the members of a single species. An irregular genetic variant separates the members of a population into two or more clearly distinct forms. Polymorphic cells mean they can exist in more than one form, such as- Lysosomes. They exist as Primary lysosome, Secondary lysosomes, Residual bodies, Autophagic vacuoles.

Now, let us find the solution from the option.
 >A peroxisome is a membrane-bound organelle found in the cytoplasm of virtually all eukaryotic cells. It plays a key role in the oxidation of specific biomolecules. They also contribute to the biosynthesis of membrane lipids known as plasmalogens. They do not have many forms like polymorphic cells have.
>Mycoplasma is a genus of bacteria without a cell wall around their cell membranes. They can be parasitic or saprotrophic. They do not have different shapes or forms among members of a single species.
>Lysosomes are known as polymorphic cell organelles. Actually polymorphism is the occurrence in several different shapes particularly in reference to species or genetic variation. Lysosomes occur in more than one form inside the cell. There are two basic types of lysosomes - primary lysosomes and secondary lysosomes.
>Golgi bodies are subcellular structures that help functioning and collecting of lipid and protein molecules, specifically proteins meant to be transported from the cell. They do not occur in different shapes and forms.

Thus, the correct answer is option ‘C’. i.e. Lysosome.


Note:Lysosome consists of acidic hydrolytic enzymes that simplify waste materials and cellular debris. They can be called the stomach of the cell. Lysosomes digest excessive organelles, nutrient materials, and remove viruses or bacteria. The membrane enclosing a lysosome permits the dissolvable enzymes to function at the pH they need. Lysosomes together with autophagic vacuoles (phagosomes) and give out those enzymes into the autophagic vacuoles, absorbing their contents.