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Biology
Nissl bodies are mainly composed of
Q. Nissl bodies are mainly composed of
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Neural Control and Coordination
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A
Free ribosomes and RER
52%
B
Proteins and lipids
25%
C
Nucleic acids and SER
16%
D
DNA and RNA
7%
Solution:
Nissl granules are present in the cyton and even extend into the dendrite but absent in axon and rest of the neuron.
Nissl granules are in fact composed of free ribosomes and RER. They are responsible for protein synthesis.