Question

    Under the electron microscope, which cell organelle is visible as either clusters or single, small dots that float freely in the cytoplasm?

    A Golgi apparatus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Ribosomes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Vesicles Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Peroxisomes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ribosomes are the cellular structures responsible for protein synthesis. When viewed through an electron microscope, free ribosomes appear as either clusters or single tiny dots floating freely in the cytoplasm.

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