A Levels Biology (9700)•9700/13/M/J/20

Explanation
Ribosome Types in Cellular Structures
Steps:
- List structures in order: chloroplast, eukaryotic cytoplasm, prokaryotic cell, mitochondrion.
- Recall 70S ribosomes in prokaryotes and endosymbiotic organelles (chloroplasts, mitochondria); 80S in eukaryotic cytoplasm.
- Assign types: chloroplast (70S), eukaryotic cytoplasm (80S), prokaryotic cell (70S), mitochondrion (70S).
- Match sequence 70S, 80S, 70S, 70S to option B.
Why B is correct:
- It sequences the ribosome types accurately for prokaryotic-origin structures (70S) versus eukaryotic cytosol (80S), per endosymbiotic theory.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Includes descriptive labels instead of a plain type sequence for the row.
- C: Incorrectly assigns 80S to chloroplasts and mitochondria, which are 70S.
- D: Falsely claims all 80S, ignoring prokaryotic and organelle distinctions.
Final answer: B
Topic: Cells as the basic units of living organisms
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