Which statement correctly describes a difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic ribosomes?

• A. Prokaryotic ribosomes are larger than eukaryotic ribosomes.
• B. Svedberg units measure the weight of ribosomal subunits.
• C. Eukaryotic ribosomes have a 60S large subunit, whereas prokaryotic ribosomes have a 50S large subunit.
• D. Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic ribosomes function independently of mRNA.

Answer: (C)