A cell with a predominance of free ribosomes is most likely
A) producing primarily proteins for secretion.
B) producing primarily cytoplasmic proteins.
C) constructing an extensive cell wall or extracellular matrix.
D) digesting large food particles.
E) enlarging its vacuole.

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Free ribosomes produce proteins for use within the cytoplasm of the cell, rather than for secretion or for constructing extracellular structures like cell walls or extracellular matrices. Therefore, a cell with a predominance of free ribosomes is most likely producing primarily cytoplasmic proteins.

A Cell with a Predominance of Free Ribosomes Is Most