Question

The parts of the neurons, that perform basic cellular functions such as protein synthesis etc. are

• A. Axons
• B. Dendrites
• C. Synaptic knobs
• D. Soma

Answer 1

The correct option is D Soma

The cell body (soma) is the factory of the neuron. It produces all the proteins for the dendrites, axons and synaptic terminals and contains specialized organelles, such as the mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, endoplasmic reticulum, secretory granules, ribosomes and polysomes.

Thus, the correct answer is (D).