Question

Ribosome contains______________.

• A. One large subunit and one small subunit.
• B. Two large subunits.
• C. 50S and 30S subunits in Eukaryotes.
• D. 60S and 40S subunits in Prokaryotes.

Answer 1

The correct option is A One large subunit and one small subunit.

Ribosomes contain one large and one small subunit. In the Eukaryotic ribosome, 60S and 40S subunits are present whereas in the Prokaryotic ribosome, 50S and 30S subunits are present.