Nissl bodies are mainly composed of

Nissl bodies are mainly composed of
  1. Nucleic acids and SER
  2. DNA and RNA
  3. Proteins and lipids
  4. Free ribosomes and RER

Solution

Nissl granules are found in the cell body of neurons. These granules are composed of Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) that bears free ribosomes. They act as the site of protein synthesis. These granules were named after its discoverer Franz Nissl.

Asked in: NEET 2018

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