Molecular Basis of Inheritance Question 69
69. Polysome is formed by
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(a) several ribosomes attached to a single mRNA
(b) many ribosomes attached to a strand of endoplasmic reticulum
(c) a ribosome with several subunits
(d) ribosomes attached to each other in a linear arrangement
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Answer : a
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(a) Polysome (Polyribosome) is a complex formed by several ribosomes attached to a single mRNA molecule in the process of translation.