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In a prokaryotic cell, ribosomes are located in the cytoplasm and the rough endoplasmic reticulum. True or False?

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Ribosomes in prokaryotic cells are found solely in the cytoplasm and do not exist in the rough endoplasmic reticulum, making the statement false. Unlike prokaryotes, eukaryotic cells have ribosomes that can be attached to the RER. Prokaryotic ribosomes are also smaller than those in eukaryotes. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

Ribosomes in prokaryotic cells are found only in the cytoplasm, not in the rough endoplasmic reticulum, making the statement false. Eukaryotic cells, on the other hand, have ribosomes both in the cytoplasm and on the rough endoplasmic reticulum. Prokaryotic ribosomes are smaller than their eukaryotic counterparts, which is an important distinction.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-08-25

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