Biology Q: Structure & Role of 4 Cell Parts in Protein Production

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The discussion revolves around a grade 11 biology homework question regarding the structure of globular proteins and the cell parts involved in their synthesis. The participant is uncertain about which four cell components to mention, initially suggesting the cytoplasm, Golgi complex, rough endoplasmic reticulum (Rough E.R.), and ribosomes. Another contributor agrees with this selection and clarifies that the "processes" referred to in the question likely pertain to protein synthesis and packaging, given the context of cells being described as protein factories. The conversation highlights the confusion caused by the teacher's wording and emphasizes the importance of understanding the roles of these cell parts in protein production.
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Hey, I am in grade 11 biology and i have this question to do for my homework. I'm having a little trouble answering the question because i think my teachers wording was pretty awful.. anyways here it is.

Some cells are described as protein factories. Describe the organic structure of a globular protein and explain the role of 4 cell parts that are involved in the processes.

The part that i am stuck on is what the four cell parts are? I wrote down the cytoplasm, golgi complex, Rough E.R, and the Ribosome. Is that correct? and if it is which process is she talking about?
 
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I think you are right here. If you wrote the question verbatim, you're right, it's poorly worded. I have to assume from the context that the "processes" mean protein synthesis and packaging, since the question starts out by describing cells as protein factories.
 

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