Question

A polysome is ______.

Options

• a chromosomal duplication during transcription.

• a number of ribosomes on the same transcript.

• a mutated ribosome.

• the initiation site for translation.

Answer 1

A polysome is a number of ribosomes on the same transcript.

Explanation:

A polysome (polyribosome) is a complex of several ribosomes simultaneously bound to and translating a single mRNA molecule, allowing multiple copies of a protein to be made from one transcript.