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30. The major structural component of the small ribosomal subunit in prokaryotes is

A. 18S rRNA
B. 23S rRNA
C. 16S rRNA
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D. 5S rRNA

📝 Explanation

The prokaryotic 30S small ribosomal subunit contains the 16S rRNA molecule, which plays a key role in identifying the Shine-Dalgarno sequence.

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  • 18S rRNA
  • 23S rRNA
  • 16S rRNA
  • 5S rRNA

The prokaryotic 30S small ribosomal subunit contains the 16S rRNA molecule, which plays a key role in identifying the Shine-Dalgarno sequence.

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