What Is the Approximate Molecular Weight of a Ribosome

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is the approximate molecular weight of a ribosome?

• A) 1 × 10⁵ amu
• B) 5 × 10⁵ amu
• C) 1 × 10⁶ amu
• D) 5 × 10⁶ amu

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Definitions:

Chloride Ions

Negatively charged ions (Cl-) that are an essential component of bodily fluids and play key roles in fluid balance and transmission of nerve impulses.

Osmosis

The spontaneous passage of water or other solvents through a semi-permeable membrane from a region of low solute concentration to one of higher concentration.

Metaphase

A stage of cell division where chromosomes are aligned at the cell's equator before being separated into daughter cells.

Phagocytosis

The process by which cells engulf and digest solid substances, such as pathogens or cellular debris.