Question

Which one of the following organelle in the figure correctly matches with its function ?

• A. Rough endoplasmic reticulum, formation of glycoproteins
• B. Golgi apparatus, protein snthesis
• C. Golgi apparatus, formation of glycolipids
• D. Rough endoplasmic reticulum, protein synthesis

Answer 1

The correct option is D Rough endoplasmic reticulum, protein synthesis

Rough endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the protein synthesis process. Golgi apparatus is involved in the formation of glycolipids and glycoproteins. However, the picture in the question is the rough endoplasmic reticulum as you can see the ribosomes on the ER.