Question

multiple choice question
the site of protein synthesis in the cell is the ______.

○ centriole
○ microvilli
○ lysosome
○ ribosome

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Centriole: Involved in cell division (spindle formation), not protein synthesis.
• Microvilli: Increase surface area for absorption, not protein synthesis.
• Lysosome: Contains digestive enzymes, breaks down molecules, not protein synthesis.
• Ribosome: Known as the site of protein synthesis (translates mRNA to proteins).

Answer:

D. ribosome