Asked by Samantha Dopson on Jun 10, 2024
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A polyribosome is:
A) a complex composed of several ribosomes and plus an mRNA transcript
B) a complex composed of several ribosomes in eukaryotes
C) an initiation complex in eukaryotes
D) an elongation complex in eukaryotes
E) one ribosome complexed to several mRNAs
Polyribosome
A complex consisting of a number of ribosomes attached to an mRNA during translation; also known as a polysome.
Ribosomes
Molecular machines within cells where proteins are synthesized, following the instructions encoded in RNA.
mRNA
Messenger RNA, which carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis.
- Acquire knowledge about the process through which proteins are synthesized and the contribution of ribosomes.
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Zybrea KnightJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A polyribosome, or polysome, is indeed a complex formed by multiple ribosomes attached to a single mRNA molecule, allowing for the simultaneous synthesis of many copies of a protein.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the process through which proteins are synthesized and the contribution of ribosomes.