Ribosome Subunits

**Definition:** The two dissimilar sized ribonucleoprotein complexes that comprise a RIBOSOME - the large ribosomal subunit and the small ribosomal subunit. The eukaryotic 80S ribosome is composed of a 60S large subunit and a 40S small subunit. The bacterial 70S ribosome is composed of a 50S large subunit and a 30S small subunit.

**Tree numbers:** - A11.284.430.214.190.875.811.870

**Synonyms:** - Ribosomal Subunits