Which of the following organelles is found within a cell that is both eukaryotic and autotrophic?


A lysosomes
B ribosomes
C rough endoplasmic reticulum
D chloroplast

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Chroplast

The organelle that is found within a cell that is both eukaryotic and autotrophic is the chloroplast (option D). To arrive at this answer, let's break it down step by step:

1. Understand the terms:
- Eukaryotic: Refers to cells that have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
- Autotrophic: Describes organisms that can produce their own food through photosynthesis.

2. Eliminate options:
- Lysosomes (option A): Lysosomes are responsible for the digestion of waste materials in cells. While they are found in eukaryotic cells, they are not directly associated with autotrophic processes.
- Ribosomes (option B): Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis. They are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, but they do not relate specifically to autotrophy.
- Rough endoplasmic reticulum (option C): The rough endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein synthesis and modification, but it doesn't directly relate to autotrophy.

3. Determine the correct answer:
The chloroplast (option D) is the site of photosynthesis, the process by which autotrophic organisms convert light energy into chemical energy to produce their own food. It contains chlorophyll, a pigment crucial for capturing sunlight. As a result, chloroplasts are found in autotrophic cells.

Thus, the correct answer is D - chloroplast.

Charlotte -- you've posted 8 multiple choice questions in the last few minutes.

It appears as though you're trying to mooch answers, rather than trying to answer them yourself.

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