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A polysome is formed by:

  1. A
    Ribosomes attached to each other in a linear arrangement
  2. B
    Several ribosomes attached to a single mRNA
  3. C
    Many ribosomes attached to a strand of endoplasmic reticulum
  4. D
    A ribosome with several subunits

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A polysome (or polyribosome) consists of a group of ribosomes simultaneously translating a single mRNA molecule.

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A polysome is formed by:
A
Ribosomes attached to each other in a linear arrangement
B
Several ribosomes attached to a single mRNA
C
Many ribosomes attached to a strand of endoplasmic reticulum
D
A ribosome with several subunits

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