What are the two subunits that make up the size of prokaryotic ribosomes?

What are the two subunits that make up the size of prokaryotic ribosomes?
  1. 20S and 50S
  2. 30S and 50S
  3. 20S and 30S
  4. 40S and 60S

Solution

Prokaryotic ribosomes are made of two subunits - 50S and 30S units which when present together form 70S prokaryotic ribosomes.

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