Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780134553511
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 14CYR
Which of the following statements correctly describes the function of the nucleolus?
a. Within the nucleolus we find genes for rRNA.
c. Nucleoli manufacture mitochondrial proteins for export to the cytosol.
d. Nucleoli assemble the nuclear envelope.
e. The nucleolus contains the genes that form the Golgi apparatus.
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Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
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