Multiple choice

Which of the following organelles is credited for the emergence of Nissl bodies in the cell bodies of motor neurons?

  1. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum

  2. The rough endoplasmic reticulum

  3. The basal ganglia

  4. Basal body

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The surface of the rough endoplasmic reticulum is studied with protein-manufacturing ribosomes giving it a rough appearance. It is credited for the emergence of Nissl bodies in the cell bodies of motor neurons.