Question

36 multiple choice 1 point beta cells in the pancreas produce and secrete the protein hormone insulin. you would expect to see a relatively large amount of which organelles in these cells? golgi apparatus, rough endoplasmic reticulum cytoskeleton, and peroxisomes mitochondria, and cilia smooth endoplasmic reticulum, and lysosomes

Explanation:

• Rough endoplasmic reticulum: It is involved in protein synthesis. Insulin is a protein hormone, so its synthesis occurs here.
• Golgi apparatus: It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins (like insulin) for secretion.

Other options:

• Cytoskeleton provides structural support, peroxisomes deal with lipid metabolism and detoxification - not related to protein hormone production/secretion.
• Mitochondria are for energy production (ATP), cilia are for movement - not relevant here.
• Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is for lipid synthesis, lysosomes for digestion - not for protein hormone (insulin) production/secretion.

Answer:

Golgi apparatus, rough endoplasmic reticulum