Nissl granules occur in which part and what is their function?

Neurons and site of protein synthesis

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The correct option is A Neurons and site of protein synthesis
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 sites of protein synthesis.

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