NEET 2019 Odisha · BiologyNucleusPrevious Year Question

Non-membranous nucleoplasmic structures in nucleus are the site for active synthesis of

Answer: (C) rRNA. Answer: (C) rRNA Solution: The non-membranous nucleoplasmic structure referred to is the nucleolus.

  1. A.Protein synthesis
  2. B.mRNA
  3. C.rRNA
  4. D.tRNA

Correct Answer

(C) rRNA

Solution & Explanation

Answer: (C) rRNA Solution: The non-membranous nucleoplasmic structure referred to is the nucleolus. NCERT states the nucleolus is not a membrane-bound structure and is a site for active ribosomal RNA (rRNA) synthesis. Larger and more numerous nucleoli occur in cells actively synthesising protein. NCERT Reference: Ch 8, p.100, lines 41-43: "it is not a membrane bound structure. It is a site for active ribosomal RNA synthesis."

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