Which of the following elements helps in maintaining the structure of ribosomes?

Which of the following elements helps in maintaining the structure of ribosomes?
A Molybdenum
B Magnesium
C Zinc
D Copper

Detailed Solution

Magnesium plays a role in maintaining the structural integrity of ribosomes (holding ribosomal subunits together), in addition to being a component of chlorophyll and an activator of many enzymes.

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