The Sites at Which the Cell Synthesizes New Protein Molecules

question 77

Multiple Choice

The sites at which the cell synthesizes new protein molecules are called:

• A) mitochondria.
• B) endoplasmic reticula.
• C) ribosomes.
• D) plasma membranes.

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