Ribosomes are particles about 200 ËšA units in diameter consisting of protein and RNA. The percentage of protein and RNA is respectively
A
80% and 20%
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B
60% and 40%
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C
50% and 50%
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D
40% and 60%
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Solution
The correct option is C40% 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.