wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Do Prokaryotes have ribosomes?


Open in App
Solution

Prokaryote:

A prokaryote is a single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus, and other membrane-bound organelles.

Ribosomes:

Ribosomes in prokaryotes are compact structures that only contain RNA and proteins.

Prokaryotes ribosomes:

  1. Yes, ribosomes float freely in the cytoplasm of prokaryotes. Furthermore, ribosomes are divided into two subunits: the 30S and 50S subunits.
  2. Ribosomes in prokaryotes are compact structures that only contain RNA and proteins.
  3. The ribosomes in the cytoplasm of a prokaryotic cell are widely distributed.
  4. The 70s-type ribosomes found in prokaryotes.
  5. Ribosomes in prokaryotes have two subunits (50-S and 30-S type).
  6. In ribosomes Protein synthesis takes place.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
9
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Eukaryotic Cells
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon