The size of ribosomal subunits is given in "S" units. What does "S" stand for?
A) sense strand
B) structural sequence
C) Svedberg unit
D) structural unit

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"S" stands for Svedberg unit, which is a unit to measure the rate of sedimentation of a particle in a centrifuge. The size of ribosomal subunits is determined by their sedimentation rate in a centrifuge, which is reported in Svedberg units.

The Size of Ribosomal Subunits Is Given in "S" Units