What Is the Difference Between Free and Attached Ribosomes

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between free and attached ribosomes?

• A) Free ribosomes are readily "used up" by the cell and are replaced frequently, whereas attached ribosomes remain functional for the lifetime of the cell.
• B) Free ribosomes produce proteins that are exported from the cell, whereas attached ribosomes make proteins for mitochondria and chloroplasts.
• C) Free ribosomes are located in the cytoplasm, whereas attached ribosomes are embedded on the endoplasmic reticulum.
• D) Free ribosomes produce proteins, whereas attached ribosomes produce carbohydrates.

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