Nissl bodies are mainly composed of

Nucleic acids and SER

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DNA and RNA

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Proteins and lipids

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Free ribosomes and RER

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Solution

The correct option is D Free ribosomes and RER
One of the characteristic features of the nerve cells is the large number of “Nissl bodies” in the cytoplasm. They consist of a granular endoplasmic reticulum (rough ER) and ribosomes.

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