Question

Which is smallest cell? a neuron
b. nephron
c. chloroplast
d. lysosome

Answer 1

The smallest cell is the lysosome.

- Among the four cells mentioned in the question :

• The size of a neuron is in the range of 0.004 mm to 0.1 mm.

• The size of a nephron is in the range of 1.2 inches to 2.2 inches.

• The size of a chloroplast is in the range of 0.005 mm to 0.007 mm.

• The size of a lysosome is in the range of 0.0001 mm to 0.0012 mm.

- In this we get that,the lysosome has the smallest range of size among the four cells mentioned in the question.

So,the smallest cell is the lysosome.

Answer 2

The smallest cell is lysosome among all.

Explanation:

Lysosomes are the phagocytic organelle that has a diameter of 50nm to 500nm