Some ribosomes are embedded into
A)chromosomes.
B)smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
C)rough endoplasmic reticulum.
D)histones.
E)vacuoles.

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Ribosomes can be found in two forms - free-floating in the cytoplasm or attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum. The ribosomes embedded into the rough endoplasmic reticulum are responsible for producing proteins that will be secreted by the cell or integrated into its membrane. Therefore, the best choice is C - rough endoplasmic reticulum.

Some Ribosomes Are Embedded into