Item #5 of 10

The final stage of protein production occurs in the neuron's _______________.

nucleus;
nucleolus;
rough endoplasmic reticulum;
smooth endoplasmic reticulum;
Golgi complex;

INCORRECT - The nucleus contains the chromosomes used in the production of proteins and the nucleolus which produces ribosomes. It thus provides the foundation needed for protein systhesis. The site of final production, however, is elsewhere.

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