Question

ribosomes are important in that they... *
serve as a protective barrier for the cell.
control and maintain homeostasis.
function like a factory making proteins.
are the control center of the cell.

Explanation:

Ribosomes are organelles that synthesize proteins by translating mRNA. They are like factories for protein - making in the cell. The cell membrane serves as a protective barrier, the cell regulates homeostasis through various mechanisms, and the nucleus is the control center of the cell.

Answer:

C. Function like a factory making proteins