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To explain:
The nonmembranous organelle prevalent in plasma cells
Introduction:
Plasma cells belong to a category of
To explain:
Which membranous organelle is prevalent.
Introduction:
Organelles are compartmentalized cells which have diverse functions inside the cells. They have a role in protein synthesis, post-translational glycosylation and targeting of the proteins on membrane of immune system cells.
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