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Ribosomes of Prokaryotic Cell

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The group of ribosomes joined by mRNA is called as

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Lysosomes

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Microsomes

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Polysomes

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Mesosomes

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The correct option is C Polysomes
Polysome is defined as a cluster of ribosomes held together by a strand of messenger RNA which each is translating. Polyribosomes can be found in three forms: free, cytoskeletal bound and membrane bound.

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