Question

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The attachment of ribosomal subunits to
form a ribosome is controlled by:
(1 Point)
*
A) Iron
B) Magnesium
C) Copper
D) Sodium​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ribosomes are composed of two subunits known as large and small, which unites to form the active ribosome during the process of protein synthesis. The increased concentration of Mg

2+

leads to association of both the units while the decreased concentration favours the dissociation of the units.

B) Magnesium.