Question

Ribosomes are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Which of the following reasons would explain why ribosomes are found in prokaryotic cells while other organelles are not?

a
Ribosomes are needed for energy synthesis by all living things
b
Ribosomes are more complex than other organelles
c
Ribosomes are not membrane-bound organelles
d
Ribosomes are very large organelles

Answer 1

im not sure about it

Answer 2

Okay, so what do ribosomes do? Do they produce energy or do something else?

Have you seen ribosomes? Are they big or small?

Answer 3

small?

Answer 4

ribosomes make proteins?

Answer 5

Exactly! So you can eliminate those answer choices

Answer 6

Now, do you know if ribosome is a membrane bound organelle? Or if it isn't?

You can do a quick Google search to find out

Answer 7

their not bound

Answer 8

Exactly, so what's our answer?

Answer 9

That's what makes them different from the other organelles

Answer 10

c

Answer 11

and there you have it!

Answer 12

thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 13

You're welcome!!!!!!!