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Which organelle has two subunits?

Correct answer: B. Ribosomes

  • A. Endoplasmic reticulum
  • B. Ribosomes
  • C. Nucleus
  • D. Plastids

Explanation

Ribosomes are made of proteins and ribonucleic acid. Ribosomes consist of two major components: the small and large ribosomal subunits. The tinier subunit is the place the mRNA binds and decodes, whereas the bigger subunit is the place the amino acids are included.

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