Nissl bodies found in neurons are

Made of DNA

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Masses of ribosome and RER

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Help in formation of neurofibrils

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Masses of mitochondria

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Solution

The correct option is B Masses of ribosome and RER
Nissl bodies found in the cell body of the neurons are the granules of rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) with rosettes of free ribosomes.The main function of Nissl bodies within neurons is to aid in the production and dispersal of chemical substances such as proteins and peptides.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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