Many ribosomes may associate with a single mRNA to form multiple copies of

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Many ribosomes may associate with a single mRNA to form multiple copies of a polypeptide simultaneously. Such strings of ribosomes are termed as

Options

(a) Nucleosome
(b) Plastidome
(c) Polyhedral bodies
(d) Polysome

Correct Answer:

Polysome

Explanation:

The phenomenon of association of many ribosomes with single m-RNA leads to formation of polyribosomes or polysomes or ergasomes

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Topics: Cell Structure and Functions (413)
Subject: Biology (4253)

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