Question: Ribosomes are of 70S and 80S types seen in a cell. Which of the following statement is CORRECT regarding āSā?
Options:
āSā stands for sedimentation coefficient unit only.
It is a measure of size only.
It is a measure of the density only.
All of these
Concept-
Ribosomes are first observed under theĀ electron microscope by George Palade.
They are composed ofĀ ribonucleic acid and proteinĀ and are not surrounded by anyĀ membrane.
They are the site ofĀ protein synthesis.
There are two types of ribosome
Eukaryotic ribosomes- Ā 80s
Prokaryotic ribosomes-Ā 70s
Explanation-
S = Svedberg unit or sedimentation rate.
It indirectly is a measure ofĀ density and size.
Ribosomes are first observed under theĀ electron microscope by George Palade.
They are composed ofĀ ribonucleic acid and proteinĀ and are not surrounded by anyĀ membrane.
They are the site ofĀ protein synthesis.
There are two types of ribosome
Eukaryotic ribosomes- Ā 80s
Prokaryotic ribosomes-Ā 70s
Explanation-
S = Svedberg unit or sedimentation rate.
It indirectly is a measure ofĀ density and size.
šKey Points:
Ribosomes are also calledĀ āOrganelle within an organelleā and āProtein factory of the cellā
Ribosomes are theĀ smallest cell organelles.
Ribosomes areĀ organelle without membranes.