Identify the correct statement regarding the given diagram:
I: It shows a polysome.
II: All ribosomes will be translating the same protein.
1. Only I 2. Only II
3. Both I and II 4. Neither I nor II
Subtopic:  Ribosome and Inclusion Bodies |
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Ribosomes are:
I: bound by a single membrane only
II: found in all cells – both eukaryotic as well as prokaryotic
III: found in cytoplasm as well as chloroplasts, mitochondria and on RER
 
1. Only I and II 2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III 4. I, II and III
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Identify the incorrect statement regarding bacterial ribosomes:

1. They are associated with plasma membrane
2. They are 70 S with two subunits being 30 S and 40 S
3. Several ribosomes may attach to a single mRNA
4. They translate the mRNA into proteins
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Reserve materials in prokaryotic cells are stored in the cytoplasm in the form of:
1. Non-membrane bound lysosomes
2. Gas vacuoles
3. Chromatophores
4. Inclusion bodies

Subtopic:  Ribosome and Inclusion Bodies |
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A polysome is:
1. several mRNA molecules attached to a ribosome
2. several ribosomes attached to a single mRNA
3. the three major types of cellular RNAs attached to an mRNA molecule
4. many ribosomes attached to the surface of endoplasmic reticulum
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George Palade was the first scientist to observe:
1. Lysosome 2. Peroxisome
3. Ribosome 4. Mesosome
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A ribosome is made of:
1. rRNA and proteins
2. rRNA and carbohydrates
3. rRNa and mRNA
4. mRNa, tRNA and proteins
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The number of correct statements amongst the given statements would be:

I: The outer nuclear membrane is usually continuous with ER and also bears ribosomes
II: Nuclear pores allow movement of RNA and proteins in both directions between nucleus and cytoplasm
III: Satellite chromosomes have non-staining secondary constrictions at constant locations
IV: Microbodies are membrane bound vesicles containing various enzymes and are present in both plant and animal cells

1. 1 2. 2
3. 3 4. 4
Subtopic:  Nucleus | Ribosome and Inclusion Bodies |
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