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Ribosomes are too large to be seen under light microscopy.
Ribosomes are too large to be seen under light microscopy.
False
Ribosomes can only be detected using basic dyes that bind to acidic structures.
Ribosomes can only be detected using basic dyes that bind to acidic structures.
False
The number of ribosomes in a cell is constant across different cell types.
The number of ribosomes in a cell is constant across different cell types.
False
Ribosomes are present in all cell types, including spermatozoa and red blood cells.
Ribosomes are present in all cell types, including spermatozoa and red blood cells.
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The sedimentation coefficient for the large eukaryotic ribosomal subunit is 80S.
The sedimentation coefficient for the large eukaryotic ribosomal subunit is 80S.
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The sedimentation coefficient for the whole ribosome of prokaryotes is 70S.
The sedimentation coefficient for the whole ribosome of prokaryotes is 70S.
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Ribosomes in eukaryotic cells can only be found in the cytoplasm, either free or bound to the endoplasmic reticulum.
Ribosomes in eukaryotic cells can only be found in the cytoplasm, either free or bound to the endoplasmic reticulum.
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The ribosome is made up of 70% protein, 50% rRNA, and 30% water.
The ribosome is made up of 70% protein, 50% rRNA, and 30% water.
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The large ribosomal subunit of eukaryotic cells contains a 28S rRNA, a 5.8S rRNA, and a 5S rRNA.
The large ribosomal subunit of eukaryotic cells contains a 28S rRNA, a 5.8S rRNA, and a 5S rRNA.
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Ribosomal proteins S in the small subunit recognize tRNA molecules.
Ribosomal proteins S in the small subunit recognize tRNA molecules.
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The main function of the ribosome is to carry genetic information from DNA to mRNA.
The main function of the ribosome is to carry genetic information from DNA to mRNA.
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Amino-acyl-tRNA binds to the A site on the ribosome.
Amino-acyl-tRNA binds to the A site on the ribosome.
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