Which of the following cellular structures is primarily responsible for synthesizing and packaging proteins destined for secretion or insertion into membranes?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
The rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER), studded with ribosomes, is the primary site for the synthesis, folding, and initial modification of proteins destined for secretion, membrane insertion, or delivery to other organelles like lysosomes.
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