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Read the passage and answer the following questions : |
Which among the following is the site of protein synthesis ? |
Mitochondria Golgi bodies Ribosomes Lysosomes |
Ribosomes |
The correct answer is Option (3) - Ribosomes The site of protein synthesis in a cell is primarily the ribosomes. Ribosomes are the cellular organelles responsible for the synthesis of proteins. They can be found either free in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum. Ribosomes read the genetic information encoded in messenger RNA (mRNA) and facilitate the assembly of amino acids into a specific sequence, forming proteins based on the instructions provided by the mRNA. While mitochondria, Golgi bodies, and lysosomes are essential cellular organelles with various other functions. Therefore, The specific organelle responsible for protein synthesis is the ribosome. |