Which of the Following Statements About Ribosomes and Ribosomal RNA

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about ribosomes and ribosomal RNA is NOT true?

• A) Ribosomes typically contain about 80% of the total cellular RNA.
• B) Ribosomal RNA is processed in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
• C) In eukaryotes, genes for rRNA are usually present within tandem repeats.
• D) Each ribosomal RNA component is encoded by a separate gene.
• E) In eukaryotes, the rRNA transcripts are processed further by snoRNAs within the nucleus.

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