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Ribosomes are particles about 200 ËšA units in diameter consisting of protein and RNA. The percentage of protein and RNA is respectively

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80% and 20%
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60% and 40%
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50% and 50%
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D
40% and 60%
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Solution

The correct option is C 40% and 60%
  • Ribosomes are particles about 200 ˚A in diameter consisting of protein and ribosomal RNA.
  • In prokaryotes, ribosomes are roughly40% proteins and 60% rRNA. In eukaryotes, ribosomes are made up of40% rRNA and 80% proteins respectively.
    So, the correct option is D.

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