Multiple choice

The 80s ribosomes are composed of

  1. 30s and 50s sub-units

  2. 40s and 60s sub-units

  3. 60s and 20s sub-units

  4. 30s and 60s sub-units

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B Correct answer
Explanation

 Ribosome units are based on the rates of their sedimentation in a centrifuge and eukaryotic ribosomes have a value of 80 units made of 40s and 60s sub-units.