Ribosomes are composed of two subunits, the small and large subunits, each containing specific rRNA molecules. The main types of rRNA include: Small Subunit rRNA: In prokaryotes, the small subunit ...

Comparing protein synthesis in prokaryotic vs ... and simpler compared to eukaryotic ribosomes. These 70S ribosomes consist of two subunits: a 30S small subunit and a 50S large subunit.