WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which cell organelle is primarily responsible for the synthesis of proteins within a cell?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Ribosomes
  2. Mitochondria
  3. Golgi body
  4. Lysosomes

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ribosomes

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Ribosomes šŸ“š Explanation: Ribosomes are tiny structures found either floating freely in the cytoplasm or attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum. They act as the "protein factories" of the cell by translating genetic code into chains of amino acids. Since proteins are the building blocks of all cellular structures and enzymes, ribosomes are essential for life.