Single Choice

Select one which is not true for ribosomes?

AMade of two subunits
BForm polysome
CMay attach of mRNA
DHave no role in protein synthesis
Correct Answer

Solution

Ribosomes are cell organelles that are formed of two subunits. Cytosolic eukaryotic ribosomes $$(80S)$$ are made up of $$60S$$ and $$40S$$ subunits, while prokaryotic ribosomes $$(70S)$$ are made up of $$50S$$ and $$30S$$ subunits.
They are also capable of forming polyribosomes during which many ribosomes are attached to $$mRNA$$. The purpose of ribosomes moving on mRNA is to synthesise proteins i.e., translation. Indeed, ribosomes have a very direct role in protein synthesis.
So, the correct answer is 'Have no role in protein synthesis'.


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