Asked by Elizabeth Schrock on Apr 29, 2024
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Which of the following is true of ribosomes?
A) Ribosomes are produced in the nucleolus of a eukaryotic cell.
B) Ribosomes are made of RNA and proteins.
C) Ribsomes are composed of two subunits that join together just as protein synthesis begins.
D) Each ribsome has a binding site for mRNA, as well as binding sites for three tRNA molecules.
E) All of the answer choices are true statements about ribosomes.
Nucleolus
The nucleolus is a dense region within the nucleus of a cell where ribosomal RNA is synthesized and assembled into ribosomes.
Protein Synthesis
The biological process by which cells build protein molecules based on genetic codes in the DNA and RNA.
- Define and explain the structure and function of ribosomes.
Verified Answer
AC
Andrew CrossMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All of the answer choices are true statements about ribosomes. Ribosomes are produced in the nucleolus of a eukaryotic cell, are made of RNA and proteins, have two subunits that join together at the beginning of protein synthesis, and have binding sites for mRNA and tRNA molecules.
Learning Objectives
- Define and explain the structure and function of ribosomes.