A gland cell churns out huge amounts of protein. Compared with other cells it should be especially rich in:
AVacuoles
BRibosomes
CCell walls
DChloroplasts
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Ribosomes
1. Protein output is the clue.
2. The organelle that makes protein multiplies.
3. It is rich in ribosomes.
_Source: OpenStax Biology 2e, Chapter 4, Cell Structure._
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