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Question
Ribosomes are synthesized in the ________
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Ribosomes are assembled in the nucleolus, a dense region within the nucleus. The nucleolus contains DNA that codes for rRNA, and it is where rRNA is transcribed, processed, and combined with ribosomal proteins imported from the cytoplasm to form ribosomal subunits.
Hint
Which dense structure inside the nucleus is dedicated to making ribosome components?