Question

Which of the following statements is correct?
a. rRNA is the most abundant RNA.
b. Ribosomes are composed of approximately 80% rRNA and 20% ribosomal proteins.
c. rRNA is a type of coding RNA.

• A. Statements 'a' 'b' and 'c' are correct
• B. Statement 'a' is correct
• C. Statements 'a' and 'c' are correct
• D. Statements 'b' and 'c' are correct

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

rRNA is most abundant in the cell. It constitutes 80% of the total RNA of the cell. Ribosomes are composed of approximately 60% rRNA and 40% ribosomal proteins. rRNA is a type of non-coding RNA.