Consider statements about ribosomes: 1. They are non-membranous organelles. 2. Prokaryotic ribosomes are 80S. 3. They are the site of protein synthesis. Which are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Consider statements about ribosomes: 1. They are non-membranous organelles. 2. Prokaryotic ribosomes are 80S. 3. They are the site of protein synthesis. Which are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ribosomes are dense, spherical, non-membranous structures composed of RNA and proteins. They are the cellular factories for protein synthesis. Prokaryotic ribosomes are 70S (50S + 30S subunits), while eukaryotic cytoplasmic ribosomes are 80S (60S + 40S subunits). Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correct, but statement 2 is false.

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