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Human pancreatic cells synthesise digestive enzymes in large quantity due to the presence of a large number of

Correct answer: C. Golgi bodies

  • A. Ribosomes
  • B. Lysosomes
  • C. Golgi bodies
  • D. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)

Explanation

The correct answer is Golgi bodies. Pancreatic cells synthesize large quantities of digestive enzymes, which need to be processed and packaged for secretion. The Golgi bodies (or Golgi apparatus) are responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins for secretion. Ribosomes synthesize proteins, but they do not handle the secretion process. Lysosomes are involved in breaking down waste materials within the cell, not in enzyme secretion. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is involved in lipid metabolism and detoxification, not in protein processing. Therefore, for cells that produce and secrete large amounts of enzymes, the Golgi bodies play a crucial role.

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