Question
Biology Question on Prokaryotic Cells
Nissl bodies are mainly composed of
A
Free ribosomes and RER
B
Proteins and lipids
C
Nucleic acids and SER
D
DNA and RNA
Answer
Free ribosomes and RER
Explanation
Solution
Nissl granules are present in the cyton and even extend into the dendrite but absent in axon and rest of the neuron.
Nissl granules are in fact composed of free ribosomes and RER. They are responsible for protein synthesis.