Which of the Following Is Not True of Ribosomes

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of ribosomes?

• A) They are produced in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell.
• B) They are made of RNA and proteins.
• C) They are composed of two subunits that only come together when protein synthesis is about to occur.
• D) They bind only one type of amino acid.
• E) DNA serves as a template for rRNA.

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The minimum stimulus intensity that can be detected by a sensory system at least 50% of the time.

Signal Detection Theory

A theory predicting how and when we detect the presence of a faint stimulus (signal) amid background stimulation (noise). Assumes there is no single absolute threshold and that detection depends partly on a person’s experience, expectations, motivation, and alertness.

Horror Movie

A film genre designed to frighten, scare, or disgust its viewers by leveraging suspense, fear, and shock.

Faint Stimulus

A stimulus that is barely detectable or at the threshold of conscious perception.