Large numbers of ribosomes are present in cells that specialize in producing which of the following molecules?
A) lipids
B) glycogen
C) proteins
D) cellulose
E) nucleic acids

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Ribosomes are specialized organelles responsible for protein synthesis. Therefore, cells that produce a high amount of proteins will contain large numbers of ribosomes. Lipids are synthesized in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum, and glycogen is synthesized in the cytoplasm. Cellulose is synthesized in plants and not in animal cells, and nucleic acids are synthesized in the nucleus.

Large Numbers of Ribosomes Are Present in Cells That Specialize