The organelle responsible for the synthesis of proteins in a cell is the ribosome. Ribosomes can be found free-floating in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum, which is then referred to as rough ER. They play a crucial role in translating messenger RNA (mRNA) into polypeptide chains, which eventually fold into functional proteins.
Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of proteins in a cell?
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