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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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D
Nissl granules are found in the cell-body of neurons. These granules are composed of Rough Endoplesmic 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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