Keratin is a protein found in hair. Where in a cell is keratin made?

Question

the nucleus

the vacuole

the ribosomes

the mitochondria

Answer 1

Keratin is a protein that is synthesized in the cell's ribosomes. So, the correct answer is:

the ribosomes.

Ribosomes are responsible for translating messenger RNA (mRNA) into proteins. Once synthesized, keratin is assembled and processed in the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus before being transported to its final location in the cell or outside the cell.