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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

A polypeptide is assembled on a
Options
A DNA molecule
B nucleolus
C ribosomal RNA
D ribosome
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ribosomes are the cellular structures (composed of rRNA and protein) where protein synthesis (translation) occurs. They provide the site for mRNA and tRNAs to interact and catalyze the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids.

Hint

What is the 'protein factory' of the cell?

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