Where does protein synthesis take place?
A) at the ribosome
B) in the nucleus
C) in the mitochondria
D) outside the cell

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Protein synthesis takes place at the ribosome, which can be found in the cytoplasm of the cell. While the nucleus contains the DNA that codes for proteins, the actual synthesis occurs at the ribosome in the cytoplasm. Protein synthesis does not occur in the mitochondria or outside the cell.

Where Does Protein Synthesis Take Place