The structure in the cell that programs the formation of ribosomes is the
A) cilia
B) nucleus
C) nucleolus
D) endoplasmic reticulum

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The nucleolus is the specific structure in the nucleus of a cell that is responsible for programming the formation of ribosomes. The nucleolus contains the genetic material and RNA necessary for ribosome assembly. The other structures listed (cilia, nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum) are not directly involved in ribosome formation.

The Structure in the Cell That Programs the Formation of Ribosomes