A cell that is actively synthesizing protein has:

a. More nucleoli
b. More heterochromatin
c. Fewer ribosomes
d. Fewer mitochondria


ANS: A
A cell that is active in protein synthesis has more nucleoli, less heterochromatin (and more euchromatin), and more mitochondria and ribosomes.

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