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Multiple Choice
What is the site of translation in a eukaryotic cell?
A
Nucleus
B
Ribosome
C
Endoplasmic reticulum
D
Golgi apparatus
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Understand the process of translation: Translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using messenger RNA (mRNA) as a template.
Identify the location of ribosomes: In eukaryotic cells, ribosomes can be found either floating freely in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum, forming rough ER.
Clarify the role of the ribosome: The ribosome is the molecular machine that facilitates the decoding of mRNA into a polypeptide chain, which will fold into a functional protein.
Differentiate between the nucleus and ribosome: The nucleus is where transcription occurs, converting DNA into mRNA, but translation occurs at the ribosome.
Recognize the role of the endoplasmic reticulum: While the rough ER is associated with ribosomes, the site of translation is specifically the ribosome itself, whether free or attached to the ER.