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Question
Long Answer Question:
Justify the statement. If the answer is false, change the underlined word(s) to make the statement true
The process of translation occurs at the ribosome.
Options
True
False
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Solution
True.
Ribosomes are sites for protein synthesis. Ribosome is responsible for holding mRNA incorrect position. Therefore, the process of translation occurs at the ribosomes.
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