Which of the following organelle is known as the protein factory of the cell.
A
Chloroplast
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B
Mitochondria
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C
Ribosomes
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D
Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Solution
The correct option is C Ribosomes Ribosomes is known as the protein factory of the cell as this is the site where non-dietary proteins required for metabolic processes of the body are synthesized.