MDCAT Biology MCQ #1681

Plasma B-cells are specialized to produce and secrete massive amounts of antibody proteins. Which organelle would be most extensively developed in these cells?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #1681

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Plasma B-cells are specialized to produce and secrete massive amounts of antibody proteins. Which organelle would be most extensively developed in these cells?

    • A) Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
    • B) Free Ribosomes
    • C) Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
    • D) Golgi Complex

    Answer: Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

    Explanation: RER is the site for synthesizing proteins destined for secretion. SER is tempting but it focuses on lipid synthesis and detoxification instead.