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36. The eukaryotic ribosomal subunit that contains 18S rRNA is the

A. 30S subunit
B. 40S subunit
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C. 50S subunit
D. 60S subunit

📝 Explanation

The eukaryotic 80S ribosome dissociates into a 60S large subunit and a 40S small subunit; the 40S subunit contains the 18S rRNA.

📖 Additional Information

  • 30S subunit
  • 40S subunit
  • 50S subunit
  • 60S subunit

The eukaryotic 80S ribosome dissociates into a 60S large subunit and a 40S small subunit; the 40S subunit contains the 18S rRNA.

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