Alcohol consumption adversely affects the synthesis of molecules involved in protein degradation, which can eventually lead to liver damage. Given this information, which organelle in liver cells is most directly affected by alcohol consumption?

A. lysosome
B. golgi apparatus
C. rough endoplasmic reticulum
D. nucleus


Answer: C

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