Question

Which among the following organelle helps in protein synthesis?

• A. (a) Mitochondria
• B. (b) Lysosomes
• C. (c) Ribosome
• D. (d) Nucleus

Answer 1

The correct option is C

(c) Ribosome

The correct option is (c)

Explanation of the correct option

1. Ribosomes are small, non-membrane bound organelles which occur in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell.
2. They may lie freely in cytoplasm or may be associated with mitochondria, chloroplasts and endoplasmic reticulum.
3. They are associated with the function of protein synthesis.

Explanation of the incorrect option

Option (a) Mitochondria is associated with the process of ATP synthesis, so it is called as power house of cell.
Option (b) Lysosomes are the suicidal bags of cell and cause cell death and self-breakdown.

Option (d) Nucleus is the control house of the cell which contains the genetic information of the cell in the form of DNA.

Final answer

Ribosomes are the cell organelle which help in protein synthesis.