What Is the Difference Between "Free" and "Attached" Ribosomes

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between "free" and "attached" ribosomes?

• A) Free ribosomes are in the cytoplasm, whereas attached ribosomes are anchored to the endoplasmic reticulum.
• B) Free ribosomes produce proteins in the nucleus, whereas attached ribosomes produce proteins in the cytoplasm.
• C) Free ribosomes produce proteins that are exported from the cell, whereas attached ribosomes make proteins for mitochondria and chloroplasts.
• D) Free ribosomes are found in prokaryotes, whereas attached ribosomes are found in eukaryotes.
• E) Free ribosomes function in protein synthesis, whereas attached ribosomes function in protein modification.

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