A polyribosome
A) is a group of ribosomes bound to a single polypeptide chain.
B) is an organized array of ribosomes on the surface of a membrane.
C) is a number of ribosomes engaged in translating the same mRNA molecule.
D) must be formed for protein synthesis to proceed.
E) None of the above.

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A polyribosome, also known as a polysome, is a group of ribosomes that are attached to and translating a single mRNA molecule simultaneously. This allows for efficient and rapid protein synthesis.

A Polyribosome