Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The microscope in cell studies

The microscope in cell studies — practice question

Density gradient centrifuges are used to separate cell structures according to their relative density. Cell structures with a larger density move further down the centrifuge tube. What is the correct sequence of the cell structures, beginning at the top of the centrifuge tube?

  • Achloroplasts → nuclei → mitochondria → ribosomes
  • Bnuclei → chloroplasts → mitochondria → ribosomes
  • Cribosomes → chloroplasts → mitochondria → nuclei
  • Dribosomes → mitochondria → chloroplasts → nuclei

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