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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Components of Cells

Question 1 • AP Biology - SC5182 A

The malfunction of ribosomes in the body will cause a disease called Ribosomopathies. What is the likely effect of this disease?

Answer
A
Ribosomes will perform a less important function and the disease will not affect the body.
B
Proteins will not be properly formed, resulting in significant malfunction of the body.
C
Other subcellular structures will take over the function of the ribosomes, maintaining the health of the body.
D
The body will use molecules other than proteins to carry out the work of the cell, so the body will be minimally affected.

Explanation

Ribosomes build proteins by joining amino acids according to genetic instructions. If ribosomes malfunction, cells may not make the proteins they need to function, which can disrupt many body processes and cause significant problems. The correct choice is “Proteins will not be properly formed, resulting in significant malfunction of the body.”

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