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Select the correct statement with respect to polysome?

Options

  1. AThe ribosomes of a polysome translate the mRNA into proteins.
  2. BSeveral ribosomes may attach to a single mRNA and form a chain called polyribosome or polysome.
  3. CThey do not translate mRNA to protiens
  4. DBoth a and b

Correct answer

D. Both a and b

Step-by-step solution

Several ribosomes may attach to a single mRNA and form a chain called polyribosome or polysome. The ribosomes of a polysome translate the mRNA into proteins.

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