MDCAT Biology MCQ #1655

While observing a staining pattern in a eukaryotic nucleus, a technician notices a non-membranous, dense body responsible for rRNA synthesis.

MDCAT Biology MCQ #1655

  1. Question 1

    Q1. While observing a staining pattern in a eukaryotic nucleus, a technician notices a non-membranous, dense body responsible for rRNA synthesis.

    • A) Nucleolus
    • B) Chromatin
    • C) Nuclear envelope
    • D) Nucleoplasm

    Answer: Nucleolus

    Explanation: The nucleolus is the site of ribosomal RNA synthesis; the chromatin is tempting but it contains the genetic blueprints instead.