The nucleus is the site of t-RNA synthesis. t-RNA (transfer RNA) is transcribed from DNA in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. It is then transported to the cytoplasm, where it plays a critical role in protein synthesis by matching amino acids to the corresponding codons on the mRNA during translation.
Here’s the role of other options:
- Cytoplasm: While t-RNA functions in the cytoplasm, the synthesis of t-RNA actually takes place in the nucleus.
- Ribosome: Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis and translation but are not the site of t-RNA synthesis.
- Centrosome: The centrosome plays a role in cell division but does not participate in t-RNA synthesis.
Thus, the correct site for t-RNA synthesis is the nucleus.