Ribosomes MCQs

Our collection of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on ribosomes explores various aspects of their structure, function, and role in cellular metabolism. Topics covered include ribosome assembly, protein synthesis steps, regulation of ribosomal activity, and the significance of ribosomes in cell biology.

Answering these MCQs will not only help you understand the molecular mechanisms of protein synthesis but also deepen your knowledge of cellular biology and molecular genetics.

MCQ on Ribosomes

Ribosomes produce __ from amino acids

Detoxins
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals

Correct Answer

Proteins

A ribosome is a complex of _ and __

RNA and protein
DNA and protein
RNA and vitamins
DNA and Vitamins

Correct Answer

RNA and protein

During protein synthesis protein is made from __ in ribosomes

Amino acids
Nucleic acid
Hydrochloric acid
Sulfuric acid

Correct Answer

Amino acids 

Ribosomes are cellular organelles responsible for protein synthesis, playing a crucial role in translating genetic information from messenger RNA (mRNA) into functional proteins.

The process of _ synthesis is a primary function of a cell.

Vitamins
Minerals
Protein
Water

Correct Answer

Protein

Ribosomes are not found in prokaryotic but only in eukaryotic cells.

True
False

Correct Answer

False

Ribosome is also known as __

RNA
Ribonucleoprotein
DNA transcription
RNA transcription

Correct Answer

Ribonucleoprotein

Ribosomes are _ in the cytoplasm.

Bundled together
Scattered
Does not exists
Excited

Correct Answer

Scattered

Ribosomes mostly comprised of____ , while the rest is proteins.

DNA
RNA
Cytoplasm
Amino acids

Correct Answer

RNA

The structure of free and bound ribosomes is____ .

Outside
Similar
Inside
Scattered

Correct Answer

Similar

The proteins synthesized by bound ribosomes are transported _ the cell.

Inside
Scattered
Outside
Similar

Correct Answer

Outside

Ribosomes creates _ which is essential to carry out cellular functions

Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

Correct Answer

Proteins

DNA produces mRNA by a process known as _.

Ribonucleoprotein
DNA transcription
TNA transcription
RNA transcription

Correct Answer

DNA transcription

mRNA is synthesized in the nucleus and transported to the _ for the process of protein synthesis.

Golgi apparatus
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Chromosomes

Correct Answer

Cytoplasm

Do the proteins synthesized in the cytoplasm be transported outside the cell ?

Yes
No

Correct Answer

No

A ribosome is composed of _ subunits.
Two
Three
One
Four

Correct Answer

Two

Ribosomes are __ by a membrane
Bound
Not bound
Stuck
Scattered

Correct Answer

Not bound

Ribosomes are much _ than other organelles.
Smaller
Bigger
Wider
Depends

Correct Answer

Smaller

When protein production is not happening in Ribosomes, the two subunits of a ribosome are___ .
Bound
Not bound
Separated
Stuck

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Separated

Protein released by ribosome is transported to the _ in prokaryotes

Golgi apparatus
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Chromosomes

Correct Answer

Cytoplasm

Protein released by ribosome is transported to the __ in eukaryotes.

Lumen
Golgi apparatus
Nucleus
Chromosomes

Correct Answer

Golgi apparatus

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