Differences between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell
Ribosomes are...
Question
Ribosomes are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
A
True
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B
False
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Solution
The correct option is A True Ribosomes are small minute cell organelles. They either exist independently or in association with Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER). They are mainly associated with the synthesis of proteins in the cells. So they are rightly known as protein factories of the cells.
As protein is an inevitable constitute of the body cells, all the cells of the body contain ribosomes, irrespective of being prokaryotic or eukaryotic.