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Ribosomes in prokaryotes sediments at:

Correct answer: B. 70S

  • A. 40S
  • B. 70S
  • C. 80S
  • D. 60S

Explanation

All prokaryotes have the 70S (where S is the Svedberg unit used in ultracentrifugation) ribosomes while eukaryotes contain larger 80S ribosomes in their cytosol.

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