What is the site of synthesis of proteins for export (secretion from the cell)?
A)free ribosomes
B)ribosomes that attach to the endoplasmic reticulum
C)ribosomes that attach to the Golgi complex
D)ribosomes that attach to the outer mitochondrial membrane

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Ribosomes that attach to the endoplasmic reticulum are responsible for synthesizing proteins that are meant for export or secretion from the cell. These proteins are synthesized onto the lumen of the endoplasmic reticulum and then transported through the secretory pathway for eventual release outside the cell.

What Is the Site of Synthesis of Proteins for Export