Question

Ribosomes are composed of:

• A. rRNA and proteins
• B. rRNA and lipids
• C. rRNA and carbohydrates
• D. Proteins and lipids

Answer 1

Answer:

A. rRNA and proteins

• A ribosome is a ribonucleoprotein, which means it is made up of RNA and protein.

• It is made up of two subunits, one smaller and the other larger.

• In prokaryotes and eukaryotes, the densities of the ribosomes differ.