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Prokaryotic ribosomes are particles about 200Å units in diameter consisting of protein and RNA. The percentage of protein and RNA respectively is
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  • A 60% and 40%
  • B 40% and 60%
  • C 80% and 20%
  • D 50% and 50%
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The correct answer is: 40% and 60%
The composition of ribosomes is about 60 % RNA and 40 % protein by weight. 

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