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A group of ribosomes attached to mRNA is known as:
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A group of ribosomes attached to mRNA is known as:

A.

Polypeptide

B.

Polysomes

C.

Polymer

D.

Monomer
 

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Polysomes.

  • Polysomes, also known as polyribosomes, are a group of ribosomes bound to a single mRNA molecule simultaneously.
  • They enable the simultaneous translation of multiple copies of a protein from one mRNA strand, increasing the efficiency of protein synthesis.
  • This arrangement allows for rapid and high-level production of proteins within a cell.
  • Each ribosome in a polysome independently synthesizes a polypeptide chain, starting from the same mRNA template.

Information Booster:

Polypeptide:

  • A polypeptide is a single linear chain of amino acids, which constitutes the primary structure of a protein.
  • It is the product of the translation process carried out by ribosomes.

Polymer:

  • A polymer is a large molecule composed of repeating structural units, typically connected by covalent chemical bonds.
  • Examples include DNA, proteins, and synthetic materials like plastic.

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