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Biology The Unit of Life ( Cell - The Unit of Life ) NCERT Examplar Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Select one which is not true for ribosome?

A
Made up of two sub-units
B
Form polysome
C
May attach to
D
Have no role in protein synthesis

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Ribosomes are non-membrane bound organelles and they play a vital role in protein synthesis. Thus, the statement that ribosomes have no role in protein synthesis is incorrect.
Other statements are true for ribosome
Ribosomes are made up of two subunits, i.e., large and small.
In prokaryotes it is 70S ( 50S and 30S ).
In eukaryotes it is 80S ( 60S and 40S ).
Polyribosomes
Several ribosomes attach to a single mRNA , and form a chain like structure.
Polysomes
They are formed by the attachment of ribosomes with mRNA.

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