What is the function of the nucleolus?

A. It is the site of protein synthesis.
B. It isolates particular chemical activities from the rest of the cell.
C. It packages proteins for export from the cell.
D. It is the site of ribosome subunit assembly.
E. It is the site of photosynthesis.


Answer: D

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