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3.12 unit test: cell biology mid-unit - part 1
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where does most of the metabolic activity in the cell occur?
ribosome
cell membrane
mitochondria
cytoplasm

Explanation:

Metabolic activities (e.g., glycolysis, protein synthesis) mostly occur in the cytoplasm, where enzymes and substrates are concentrated. Ribosomes make proteins, mitochondria produce ATP, and cell membranes regulate transport—none are the main site for most metabolism.

Answer:

cytoplasm