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Ribosomes are particles about 200  units in diameter consisting of protein and RNA. The percentage of protein and RNA in eukaryotes is 
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  • A 80% and 20%
  • B 60% and 40%
  • C 50% and 50%
  • D 40% and 60%
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The correct answer is: 40% and 60%
Chemically, ribosomes are made up of rRNA 60% and protein 40%. These are known as protein factories as these are the sites for protein synthesis.

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