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Ribosomes inside mitochondria are:

Answer: 70S.

  • A 80S
  • B 70S
  • C 60S
  • D 50S

Correct answer: B. 70S

Explanation: Mitochondrial ribosomes are 70S (like prokaryotes), supporting the endosymbiont theory of their origin.

Labeled diagram of an animal cell showing nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and other organelles

Animal cell structure with major organelles labeled. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

Cell theory, prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells, organelles and their functions. Foundation of all biology.

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