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Ribosomes were first observed by

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Claude
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Palade
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George
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De Duve
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Solution

The correct option is A Claude
  • Ribosomes are known as protein factories because they are the main site of protein synthesis and are made up of ribonucleic acids and proteins.
  • Ribosomes were first seen by Albert Claude and were first observed by George Emil Palade in the year 1955 using an electron microscope.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Claude'.

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