Question

question a cell with prominent nucleoli indicates which of the following? select all that apply reduced mitochondrial activity high rate of protein synthesis an increase in ribosome numbers reduced activity in smooth endoplasmic reticulum activity

Explanation:

1. Nucleoli function: Nucleoli are involved in ribosome biogenesis. Prominent nucleoli suggest active ribosome production.
2. Protein synthesis and ribosomes: Ribosomes are key for protein synthesis. More ribosomes (from prominent nucleoli) mean a high rate of protein synthesis.
3. Mitochondrial activity: Prominent nucleoli don't imply reduced mitochondrial activity; mitochondria are for energy, not directly linked to nucleoli's ribosome role.
4. Smooth ER activity: Smooth ER is for lipid synthesis, detox, etc., not directly related to nucleoli (which focus on ribosomes/protein synthesis). So reduced smooth ER activity isn't indicated.

Answer:

B. High rate of protein synthesis, C. An increase in ribosome numbers