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Which of the following ion is required by the ribosomes?(a) H^+(b) Mg^2+(c) Mn^2+(d) Ca^2+ |
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Answer» Right answer is (b) Mg^2+ Easiest explanation: Magnesium, serves as a structural component and is involved as a cofactor in many enzymatic reactions. Magnesium is a component of the chlorophyll structure. Magnesium is required to maintain ribosome integrity. Ribosomes specifically require Mg^2+ ions. |
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