Ribosomal RNA is synthesised in the
- A. cytoplasm
- B. ribosome itself
- C. Golgi apparatus
- D. nucleolus
Explanation
The nucleolus transcribes rRNA and assembles it with proteins into ribosomal subunits, which then leave through nuclear pores. Ribosomes cannot make themselves, and the Golgi modifies proteins, so neither can be the site of rRNA synthesis.
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