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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

Question

Site of protein synthesis: a. ribosomes b. chloroplast c. nucleus d. lysosomes
Options
A ribosomes
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B chloroplast
C nucleus
D lysosomes
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ribosomes are the cellular structures responsible for protein synthesis (translation). They read the genetic information carried by messenger RNA (mRNA) and link amino acids together to form polypeptide chains.

Hint

These tiny factories can be found floating free or attached to the ER.

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