Multiple Choice
In the context of translation, which cellular structure is directly responsible for synthesizing proteins?
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5. DNA to RNA to Protein
Translation
Multiple Choice
In the context of translation, which organelle is primarily responsible for synthesizing proteins?
A
Lysosome
B
Ribosome
C
Golgi apparatus
D
Peroxisome
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the process of translation, which is the synthesis of proteins from messenger RNA (mRNA) templates.
Recall that translation occurs in the cytoplasm where ribosomes read the mRNA sequence to assemble amino acids into polypeptide chains.
Identify the organelle responsible for this process: ribosomes, which can be free-floating in the cytoplasm or attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
Recognize that other organelles listed, such as lysosomes, Golgi apparatus, and peroxisomes, have different functions unrelated to the direct synthesis of proteins.
Conclude that the ribosome is the primary organelle responsible for protein synthesis during translation.
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