54. Polysome is formed by

(A)a ribosome with several subunits
(B)ribosomes attached to each other in a linear arrangement
(C)several ribosomes attached to a single mRNA
(D)many ribosomes attached to a strand of endoplasmic reticulum

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Verbatim line

Several ribosomes may attach to a single mRNA and form a chain called **polyribosomes** or **polysome**.

Chapter: Cell: The Unit of Life
Section: 8.4.2 Ribosomes and Inclusion Bodies
Page: 6
Words matched: 16 of 16

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0, emb=1.0, combined=1.0). Verified: high — The span explicitly states 'Several ribosomes may attach to a single mRNA and form a chain called polyribosomes or polysome', which directly matches option C's definition of a polysome.

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