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What is the size of a ribosome?
What is the size of a ribosome?
- 40-50 nanometers in diameter
- 20-30 nanometers in diameter (correct)
- 30-40 nanometers in diameter
- 10-20 nanometers in diameter
What is the function of the P site in a ribosome?
What is the function of the P site in a ribosome?
- Holds the tRNA carrying the next amino acid added to the chain
- Discharged tRNAs leave the ribosome from this site
- Holds the tRNA carrying the growing polypeptide chain (correct)
- Holds the mRNA during translation
Where are eukaryotic ribosomes typically found?
Where are eukaryotic ribosomes typically found?
- In lysosomes
- In eukaryotes as free ribosomes in cytoplasm or attached to RER (correct)
- In prokaryotes
- In mitochondria and chloroplasts
What is the function of centrioles?
What is the function of centrioles?
What is the diameter of a centriole?
What is the diameter of a centriole?
What type of ribosome is found in prokaryotes, chloroplasts, and mitochondria?
What type of ribosome is found in prokaryotes, chloroplasts, and mitochondria?
What is the function of the nucleolus?
What is the function of the nucleolus?
What is the primary function of ribosomes on the surface of rough endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the primary function of ribosomes on the surface of rough endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the main difference between rough endoplasmic reticulum and smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the main difference between rough endoplasmic reticulum and smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the structure of the nuclear envelope?
What is the structure of the nuclear envelope?
What is the function of the enzyme in the RER membrane?
What is the function of the enzyme in the RER membrane?
What is the function of euchromatin?
What is the function of euchromatin?
What is the function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum in the testes and ovaries?
What is the function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum in the testes and ovaries?
What is the function of the granular part of the nucleolus?
What is the function of the granular part of the nucleolus?
What is the function of transport vesicles in rough endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the function of transport vesicles in rough endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the function of the fibrous part of the nucleolus?
What is the function of the fibrous part of the nucleolus?
What is the difference between heterochromatin and euchromatin?
What is the difference between heterochromatin and euchromatin?
What is the function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum in muscle cells?
What is the function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum in muscle cells?