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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which one of the following combinations of structural features are expected to be present in a secretory cell?
Options
A Well developed rough endoplasmic reticulum and prominent Golgi bodies
Correct Answer
B Abundant lysosomes and secretory granules
C Enlarged nucleus and well developed rough endoplasmic reticulum
D Well developed smooth endoplasmic reticulum and secretory granules
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Secretory cells, especially those producing proteins for export, typically have a well-developed rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) for protein synthesis and a prominent Golgi apparatus for modifying, sorting, and packaging these proteins into secretory vesicles. While secretory granules are present, the combination of RER and Golgi is the most fundamental structural feature for protein secretion.

Hint

Think about the organelles involved in the synthesis, modification, and packaging of proteins for export.

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