Class 11 · Cell: The Unit of Life

Endomembrane System Components — NEET Biology

✅ Asked in NEET 2026
✅ NEET 2026 PYQ · Asked 3 times

Choose the correct statements about cell organelles: A. Endomembrane system includes Golgi, ER and mitochondria. B. Rough ER bears ribosomes. C. Mitochondria and plastids have circular DNA. D. Cytoskeleton is a network of microtubules, microfilaments and intermediate filaments. E. Mitochondrion is single-membrane bound.

Q1 of 3NEET 2026 (cancelled)

Choose the correct statements about cell organelles: A. Endomembrane system includes Golgi, ER and mitochondria. B. Rough ER bears ribosomes. C. Mitochondria and plastids have circular DNA. D. Cytoskeleton is a network of microtubules, microfilaments and intermediate filaments. E. Mitochondrion is single-membrane bound.

Q2 of 3NEET 2023

Which of the following are NOT considered as part of the endomembrane system? A. Mitochondria B. Endoplasmic reticulum C. Chloroplast D. Golgi Complex E. Peroxisomes NEET 2023

Q3 of 3NEET 2021

The organelles that are included in the endomembrane system are: NEET 2021

Answer & NCERT explanation

Correct answer: D B, C and D only

Endomembrane system does NOT include mitochondria (A wrong). Mitochondria are double-membrane bound, not single (E wrong). B, C and D correctly describe organelle features.

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📖 NCERT Source

The endomembrane system include endoplasmic reticulum (ER), golgi complex, lysosomes and vacuoles. Since the functions of the mitochondria, chloroplast and peroxisomes are not coordinated with the above components, these are not considered as part of the endomembrane system.

NCERT Biology · Class 11 · Chapter 8 · Paragraph 43
How NTA Uses This Concept

The endomembrane system includes ER, Golgi complex, lysosomes, and vacuoles—all organelles whose functions are coordinated. NTA frequently tests whether students can distinguish these from mitochondria, chloroplasts, and peroxisomes, which operate independently. The main trap is assuming all membrane-bound organelles belong to the endomembrane system; students often incorrectly include mitochondria or chloroplasts. The key to remember: endomembrane components work together in coordinated pathways (like protein synthesis and transport), while mitochondria and chloroplasts function autonomously with their own membranes and processes. Practice identifying which organelles participate in the secretory pathway versus those that don't.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does NCERT say about endomembrane system include endoplasmic?
The endomembrane system include endoplasmic reticulum (ER), golgi complex, lysosomes and vacuoles. Since the functions of the mitochondria, chloroplast and peroxisomes are not coordinated with the above components, these are not considered as part of the endomembrane system.
Has this concept appeared in NEET?
Yes — appeared in NEET 2026 (cancelled), 2023, 2021. Lists endomembrane components, excludes mitochondria/chloroplasts/peroxisomes
Which chapter is this from?
Cell: The Unit of Life, Class 11 NCERT Biology.

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