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Polysome is formed by

Updated On: Jul 26, 2024
  • a ribosome with several subunits
  • ribosomes attached to each other in a linear arrangement
  • several ribosomes attached to a single mRNA
  • many ribosomes attached to a strand of endoplasmic reticulum.
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Ribosomes may occur in rosettes or helical groups called polyribosomes or polysomes (Gk. Poly - many, soma - body). The different ribosomes of a polyribosome are connected with a 10 - 20 A thick strand of messenger or mRNA and its maintenance requires energy. Polyribosomes are formed during periods of active protein synthesis when a number of copies of the same polypeptide are required.
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Prokaryotic Cells

Prokaryotic cells are single-celled microorganisms known to be the earliest on earth. Prokaryotes include Bacteria and Archaea. The photosynthetic prokaryotes include cyanobacteria that perform photosynthesis.

A prokaryotic cell contains a single membrane and therefore, all the reactions occur within the cytoplasm. They can be free-living or parasites.

Characteristics of Prokaryotic Cell:

Prokaryotic cells have different characteristic features such as:

  1. Lack of a nuclear membrane.
  2. Absence of Mitochondria, Golgi bodies, chloroplast, and lysosomes.
  3. Presence of genetic material on a single chromosome.
  4. Lack of histone proteins in the constituents of eukaryotic chromosomes.
  5. The cell wall is made up of carbohydrates and amino acids.
  6. The plasma membrane acts as the mitochondrial membrane carrying respiratory enzymes.