The size of a eukaryotic ribosome is ______.

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The size of a eukaryotic ribosome is 80S, which is composed of a 40S small subunit and a 60S large subunit. Choice A (40S) is incorrect because it only refers to the size of the small subunit. Choice B (70S) is incorrect because it refers to the size of a prokaryotic ribosome, not a eukaryotic one. Choice C (50S) is incorrect because it only refers to the size of the large subunit of a prokaryotic ribosome. Choice E (30S) is incorrect because it only refers to the size of the small subunit of a prokaryotic ribosome.

The Size of a Eukaryotic Ribosome Is ______