Understanding Ribosomes

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GRE Subject Test: Biology › Understanding Ribosomes

Questions
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Ribosomes are the organelle responsible for the translation of mRNAs into proteins. To do this, ribosomes translate the mRNA codons into amino acids which are joined to form a long polypeptide. The ribosome has a catalytic domain that is responsible for the formation of the peptide bonds between these amino acids. What is the name, i.e. the enzymatic classification, of this domain in the ribosome?

2

Which of the following best describes the ribosome in terms of its structural components?

3

Which of the following is true about eukaryote ribosomes?

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