Q. Which of the following features are correct regarding ribosomes? I. Non-membrane bound II. Absent in plastids and mitochondria III. Present in the cytoplasm and RER IV. Take part in protein synthesis The correct option is

A) Only II
B) I and II
C) I, II, III and IV
D) I, III and IV
Explanation

Ribosomes are naked ribonucleoprotein protoplasmic particles in which a covering membrane is absent. The ribosomes are of two types, i.e., cytoplasmic and organelle. The organelle ribosomes are found in plastids and mitochondria. The cytoplasmic ribosomes may remain free in the cytoplasmic matrix or attached to the cytosolic surface of ER with the help of SRP protein. The bound ribosomes, generally transfer their proteins to cisternae of the ER for their transport to other parts, both inside and outside the cell

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