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GK QUESTION#3701

Within a cell, which function is primarily carried out by ribosomes?

  1. ATransporting substances
  2. BProtein synthesisCorrect answer
  3. CGenerating energy
  4. DFacilitating cell division
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B. Protein synthesis

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Ribosomes synthesize proteins by translating the sequence of messenger RNA and joining amino acids into a polypeptide. They are not the main sites of ATP generation or general substance transport.

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