Nissl granules are absent in

Axon

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Dendron

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The correct option is D Axon
A Nissl body, also known as Nissl or tigroid substance, is a large granular body found in neurons. These granules are rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) with rosettes of free ribosomes, and are the site of protein synthesis. It is absent in the axon or axon hillock.

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