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The malfunction of ribosomes in the body will cause a disease called Ribosomopathies. What is the likely effect of this disease?

A) Ribosomes will perform a less important function and the disease will not affect the body.

B) Proteins will not be properly formed, resulting in significant malfunction of the body.

C) Other subcellular structures will take over the function of the ribosomes, maintaining the health of the body.

D) The body will use molecules other than proteins to carry out the work of the cell, so the body will be minimally affected.

User Hotzen
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Answer:B, Proteins will not be properly formed, resulting in significant malfunction of the body.

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Answer:

Not sure of answer though

Step-by-step explanation:

But here is what have got

Clinical features of the ribosomopathies can include bone marrow failure, developmental abnormalities, and increased risk of cancer.

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