Question
Biology Question on Cell: the unit of life
What are microsomes?
A
Fragments of Golgi body
B
Fragments of Lysosomes
C
Fragments of ER
D
Clusters of microbodies
Answer
Fragments of ER
Explanation
Solution
Microsomes are fragments of ER (endoplasmic reticulum) formed when cells or tissues are disrupted. Microsomes can be isolated by centrifugation and are commonly used in studying the functional properties of ER, such as enzymic activity and protein synthesis.