NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Neural Control and Coordination

  • question_answer
    What used to be described as Nissl granules in a nerve cell are now identified as? [AIPMT 2003]

    A) Ribosomes

    B) Mitochondria

    C) Cell metabolites

    D) Fat granules

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [A] Main cell body of neuron is called as cyton or soma. It contains a large and centrally located nucleus, mitochondria, Golgi bodies, rough endoplasmic reticulum, lysosomes, fat globules. Besides these soma also contains Nissl's granules or neurofibrils. These are masses of ribosomes and rough endoplasmic reticulum and are engaged in the process of protein synthesis.


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