What Is the Composition of a Ribosome

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is the composition of a ribosome?

• A)40% protein,60% rRNA
• B)60% protein,40% tRNA
• C)40% protein,60% tRNA
• D)40% protein,60% mRNA
• E)100% protein,0% rRNA

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Definitions:

Strychnine Poisoning

A toxic condition resulting from the ingestion of strychnine, a potent neurotoxin used as a pesticide.

Glycine

The smallest and simplest amino acid, important in the synthesis of proteins and other metabolic functions.

Enkephalins

Peptides in the brain that bind to opiate receptors, acting as natural painkillers and also involved in various bodily functions.

Presynaptic Inhibition

Presynaptic Inhibition is a mechanism where the release of neurotransmitters from a neuron is decreased, modulating neural activity and preventing overstimulation.