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What Is the Difference Between Free and Attached Ribosomes

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What is the difference between free and attached ribosomes?


A) Free ribosomes are located in the cytoplasm, whereas attached ribosomes are embedded on the endoplasmic reticulum.
B) Free ribosomes are readily ʺused upʺ by the cell and are replaced frequently, whereas attached ribosomes remain functional for the lifetime of the cell.
C) Free ribosomes produce proteins, whereas attached ribosomes produce carbohydrates.
D) Free ribosomes produce proteins that are exported from the cell, whereas attached ribosomes make proteins for mitochondria and chloroplasts.

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