Question

The site of protein synthesis in plants is the _______.

• A. chloroplast
• B. ribosomes
• C. lysosome
• D. mitochondria

Answer 1

The correct option is B

ribosomes

The correct option is B:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The process of protein synthesis is a primary function of ribosomes which is performed by all living cells.
2. Ribosomes are specialized cell organelles and are found in both prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.
3. Ribosomes are the most important cell organelles that are composed of RNA and protein.
4. The rough endoplasmic reticulum is a type of endoplasmic reticulum that has ribosomes that synthesize proteins.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Chloroplast is a green-coloured plastid.
2. It contains chlorophyll and carotenoids and performs photosynthesis.
3. They give color to green leaves and green young stems.

Option C:

1. Lysosomes are cell organelles that contain digestive enzymes capable of breaking down all organic materials and are also called suicidal bags of the cell.

Option D:

1. It is the cell organelles that generate electricity or power for the cell to perform functions.
2. Power is in the form of energy.
3. Energy is stored in the ATP ( adenosine triphosphate)

Final answer: The site of protein synthesis in plants is the ribosomes.