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Nissl bodies are mainly composed of...

Nissl bodies are mainly composed of

A

nucleic acids and SER

B

DNA and RNA

C

proteins and lipids

D

free ribosomes and RER

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Nissl granules are found in the cell-body of neurons . These granules are composed of Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) that bears free ribosomes . The latter acts as the site of protein synthesis. These granules were named after its discoverer Franz Nissl.
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