Part of the cell where formation of proteins occurs:
A) Genes
B) Chromosomes
C) Endoplasmic reticulum
D) Cartilage
E) Cell membrane

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The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is where protein synthesis occurs. There are two types of ER - rough and smooth. Rough ER has ribosomes attached to its surface where proteins are made, while smooth ER does not have ribosomes but is involved in lipid metabolism and detoxification reactions.

Note: Genes and chromosomes contain the genetic information necessary for protein synthesis but they are not the physical location where protein synthesis occurs. Cartilage and cell membrane are not involved in protein synthesis.

Part of the Cell Where Formation of Proteins Occurs