Fig. 2: 70S Ribosome During Translation
The 70S prokaryotic ribosome consists of a 50S and a 30S subunit. "S" refers to a unit of density called the Svedberg unit.
The 70S prokaryotic ribosome consists of a 50S and a 30S subunit. "S" refers to a unit of density called the Svedberg unit.
Illustration of a 70S Ribosome During Translation.jpg by Gary E. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology,
The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
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Last updated: Feb., 2021
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