Question

How are prokaryotic ribosomes different from eukaryotic ribosomes?

Answer 1

Several differences.

Explanation:

1. Eukaryotic ribosomes are larger in size
2. Eukaryotic ribosomes have four strands of rRNA compared to only three in prokaryotic ribosomes.
3. Eukaryotic ribosomes are found in both free and bound form, while in prokaryotes only the free form is present.
4. Other structural differences such as constituent proteins and number of rRNA types.

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