Question

Are ribosomes found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

Answer 1

Ribosomes

1. Ribosomes are the particles present in a large number inside the cells.
2. They are the major sites of protein synthesis.
3. Ribosomes occur both as free particles in prokaryotes and eukaryotes as well.
4. They are attached as particles to the endoplasmic membranes in eukaryotic cells.
5. Ribosomes are found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
6. In prokaryotes, the ribosomes are of 70S type and smaller compared to the 80S type found in the eukaryotes.