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Which of the following organelle is present in highest number in secretory cells?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: A
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Organelle abundance in relation to cellular function.
	**Related Topics**: Protein synthesis, secretion pathway, endoplasmic reticulum (ER), Golgi apparatus (dictyosome), lysosomes, vacuoles.
	**Prerequisites**: Basic knowledge of cell organelles and their functions.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	The question asks about the organelle present in the highest number in secretory cells.
	Secretory cells are specialized for producing and releasing substances like proteins and hormones.
**Method & Steps**:
	1. **Identify the function of secretory cells**: Secretory cells are involved in packaging and exporting molecules, particularly proteins.
		Reasoning: This step establishes what kind of organelle would be most numerous in the cell.
	2. **Relate function to organelles**: The Golgi apparatus (dictyosome) is crucial for processing, packaging, and sorting proteins for secretion.
		Reasoning: Organelles involved in protein synthesis and packaging will be abundant.
	3. **Compare organelle abundance**: While ER is involved in protein synthesis, the Golgi apparatus is required in a higher number to modify and package the products for secretion. Lysosomes are involved in degradation and vacuoles are for storage.
		Reasoning: Since the question asks for the most numerous organelle, the Golgi wins.
	4. **Select the correct option**: Dictyosomes (Golgi apparatus) are most abundant.
		Result: The organelle most abundant is the Golgi apparatus
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] ✓: Dictyosomes (Golgi apparatus) are responsible for packaging and secretion of proteins, and are numerous in secretory cells.
[B] :x: ER is involved in protein synthesis but not the primary organelle responsible for packaging and secretion in high numbers.
[C] :x: Lysosomes are involved in degradation and not abundant in secretory pathways.
[D] :x: Vacuoles are for storage and not directly related to secretion in high numbers.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Confusing ER and Golgi: ER is for synthesis, Golgi for processing and packaging.
			How to avoid: Remember the sequence: ER -> Golgi -> Secretion
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Think of the Golgi apparatus as the 'packaging and shipping' center of the cell.
		2. Visualize the protein secretion pathway.

K SURESH KUMAR · Answer

The correct Option is "Dictyosome"

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ER

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Lysosome

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Vacuole

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