What is the size of ribosomes found in prokaryotic cells? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the size of ribosomes found in prokaryotic cells?
A. 70S
B. 50S
C. 60S
D. 80S
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Prokaryotic cells contain 70S ribosomes, which are composed of a 50S large subunit and a 30S small subunit. The 'S' stands for Svedberg units, a measure of sedimentation rate. Eukaryotic cytoplasm contains 80S ribosomes, though their mitochondria and chloroplasts contain 70S ribosomes.

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