Neural Control and Coordination Question 2
2. Nissl bodies are mainly composed of
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(a) Proteins and lipids
(b) DNA and RNA
(c) Free ribosomes and RER
(d) Nucleic acids and SER
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Answer : c
Hints & Solutions
(c) Nissl bodies are present in the soma or cell body of a neuron. When observed under electron microscope, they appear to be composed of rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) and free ribosomes hence help in protein synthesis.
