What is the main function of the nucleolus?

A) It produces enzymes that are then exported to the lysosomes.
B) It produces cell adhesion proteins that are then exported to the cell membrane.
C) It is the site of ribosome-subunit synthesis.
D) It is the site of photosynthesis in photosynthetic cells.
E) It is the site of cellular waste digestion and recycling.


C) It is the site of ribosome-subunit synthesis.

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