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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The nucleolus is primarily involved in which of the following functions?
Options
A DNA replication
B Ribosome biogenesis
Correct Answer
C Protein folding
D Transport of mRNA
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The nucleolus is a dense region within the nucleus where ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is transcribed from DNA and assembled with imported proteins to form the large and small ribosomal subunits.

Hint

It's the site of ribosome assembly.

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