5 Questions
Which of the following is a major difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic ribosomes?
Composition of ribonucleoproteins
What is the sedimentation coefficient for eukaryotic ribosomes?
$80S$
Where are eukaryotic ribosomes mostly attached?
Outer surface of nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum
What is the diameter of prokaryotic ribosomes?
$200 Å$
What is the mass of eukaryotic ribosomes?
$42000 kd$
Test your knowledge of antibiotics that disrupt protein synthesis in cells and their mechanism of action. Learn about how selective toxicity is achieved by targeting differences in prokaryotic and eukaryotic ribosome structures.
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