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What is the primary function of ribosomes?

1. Energy production
2. Protein synthesis
3. Lipid storage
4. DNA repair

Correct answer: Protein synthesis

Solution

Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis in cells. They translate mRNA into polypeptide chains by joining amino acids in the correct sequence.

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