MDCAT Biology MCQ #1679

A histopathologist examines a malignant tumor and observes unusually large and prominent nucleoli. This observation directly correlates with an increased rate of which process?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #1679

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A histopathologist examines a malignant tumor and observes unusually large and prominent nucleoli. This observation directly correlates with an increased rate of which process?

    • A) Ribosomal RNA synthesis
    • B) DNA replication
    • C) Messenger RNA splicing
    • D) Protein folding

    Answer: Ribosomal RNA synthesis

    Explanation: The nucleolus is the site of ribosomal RNA synthesis. Chromatin is tempting as it contains DNA, but the nucleolus specifically handles rRNA.