Figure 3-6 Nucleus
Use Figure 3-6 to answer the following question:
-Identify the component of the nucleus in which rRNA synthesis and the assembly of ribosomal subunits occur.
A) 4
B) 3
C) 1
D) 5
E) 2

Question

Figure 3-6 Nucleus
Use Figure 3-6 to answer the following question:
-Identify the component of the nucleus in which rRNA synthesis and the assembly of ribosomal subunits occur.
A) 4 
B) 3 
C) 1 
D) 5 
E) 2

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is synthesized in the nucleolus, which is located within the nucleus. Ribosomal subunits are assembled in the nucleolus as well. Component 3 in Figure 3-6 represents the nucleolus, so choice B is correct.

Figure 3-6 Nucleus Use Figure 3-6 to Answer the Following Question