Which of the following statements about ribosomes is correct?

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Ribosomes are only found in eukaryotic cells

Ribosomes are responsible for the synthesis of lipids

Ribosomes can be found in both the cytoplasm and on the rough endoplasmic reticulum

Ribosomes are responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the cell

answer is C.

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Ribosomes are cellular organelles found in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. They are found scattered in the cytoplasm and also attached to the surface of the rough endoplasmic reticulum. They are responsible for protein synthesis. They are composed of two subunits i.e., large and small subunits. These subunits are made up of proteins and ribosomal RNA (rRNA).

Lipid synthesis and detoxification are primarily performed by the smooth endoplasmic reticulum and other specialized organelles.

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