Question

Translation occurs on the rough _____.

A. centrosome
B. endoplasmic reticulum
C. centriole
D. lysosome

Answer 1

Answer: B: endoplasmic reticulum

Explanation: This is the only organelle that has a rough and smooth version of itself.

Answer 2

Translation in a cell occurs on the rough endoplasmic reticulum, which would be option B.

The process in which mRNA (messenger RNA) is accumulated and synthesized into protein is known as translation. Translation is also known as protein synthesis, which altogether accounts for the creation of ribosomes. Without translation, humans would not be capable of fulfilling everyday tasks.