(a) only in the cytoplasm
(b) in the nucleolus as well as in the cytoplasm
(c) in the cytoplasm as well as in mitochondria
(d) only on ribosomes attached to a nucleus
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Protein synthesis in an animal cell takes place
Protein synthesis in an animal cell takes place
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Correct Option (d) Reason : Protein synthesis is a complex process it essentially involves DNA for the synthesis of mRNA (transcription) which contains information for the synthesis of proteins (translation). The process of translation takes place on ribosomes which are found in cytoplasm (in attached form on ER) and in mitochondria (in the free form).