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)Nucleus
B)Golgi apparatus
C)Rough endoplasmic reticulum
D)Lysosome

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The rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) is directly involved in the synthesis of proteins. Alcohol consumption affects protein synthesis and degradation, implicating the RER's critical role in these processes.

Alcohol Consumption Adversely Affects the Synthesis of Molecules Involved in Protein