Which of the Following Characteristics Concerning Ribosomes Is FALSE

question 168

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics concerning ribosomes is FALSE?

• A)can remain free in the cytosol
• B)are the site of protein synthesis
• C)can be located in the Golgi apparatus
• D)contain protein
• E)contain ribosomal RNA

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