In the Fig. Nucleus, the cell depicted in this electron micrograph synthesize
A) short-chain lipids
B) proteins destined for the cytosol
C) cholesterol
D) proteins destined to be packaged
E) long-chain lipids

Question

In the Fig. Nucleus, the cell depicted in this electron micrograph synthesize 
A) short-chain lipids 
B) proteins destined for the cytosol 
C) cholesterol 
D) proteins destined to be packaged 
E) long-chain lipids

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The electron micrograph shows a cell with extensive rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER), which is responsible for protein synthesis and packaging. Therefore, the best choice is D, proteins destined to be packaged.