Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Ribosomes

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding ribosomes?

• A) they are found in the cytosol and nucleus of all cells
• B) prokaryotic ribosomes consist of a 30S and a 50S subunit while eukaryotic ribosomes consist of a 60S and an 80S subunit
• C) ribosomes consist of both protein and ribonucleic acid with the majority of the mass from the protein component
• D) since the peptidyl transferase activity is perfomed by RNA, it can be considered a ribozyme
• E) all are true

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