Multiple choice

What is the site of protein synthesis in a cell?

  1. Nucleus

  2. Ribosome

  3. Golgi bodies

  4. Endoplasmic reticulum

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ribosomes are cellular structures where proteins are synthesized, translating mRNA into amino acid chains. While the nucleus contains DNA and the endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes attached to it, only ribosomes themselves perform the actual protein synthesis.