Which of the following is the site for active ribosomal RNA synthesis?
A
Nucleoplasm
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B
Perinuclear space
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C
Nucleolus
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D
Chromatin
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Solution
The correct option is C Nucleolus Nucleolus is the spherical bodiy present in the matrix of the nucleus. It is the site for active ribosomal RNA synthesis.
Perinuclear space is the space between the membranes of the nucleus.
Nucleoplasm is the matrix portion inside the nucleus.
Chromatin is the thread-like network of nucleoprotein fibres which contain DNA found in the nucleoplasm.