Question

In prokaryotes and eukaryotes, multiple ribosomes can bind to a single mRNA transcript, and give rise to beads on a string structure. What is this structure called?

• A. Monosome
• B. Multiribosome
• C. Oligosome
• D. Polysome

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Polysome

• When multiple ribosomes bind toa single mRNA transcript, they give rise to beads on a string structure known as polysome.

• Active translation occurs on polysomes.