Read This Selection: Each Nucleus Contains a Nucleolus, a Small

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Multiple Choice

Read this selection: Each nucleus contains a nucleolus, a small dense body composed of RNA and protein. It manufactures ribosomes that migrate through the nuclear membrane pores into the cytoplasm. Which of the following statements best describes the ribosomes?

• A)Ribosomes are a type of nucleolus.
• B)Ribosomes function inside the nucleus.
• C)Ribosomes are mainly RNA and protein.
• D)Ribosomes function in the cytoplasm.
• E)Ribosomes are much larger than the pores in the nuclear membrane.

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