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In contrast to the RNA present in viral nucleoproteins, the RNA of ribosomal particles is not entirely covered by a protein envelope. As was demonstrated many years ago, extended regions of rRNA in the ribosome are exposed to the environment and are open to the action of various agents, such as nucleases. This fundamental difference compared to viral particles is understandable, since the ribosome is a functional structure in which RNA should actively participate in interactions with external factors, and is not used for storing genetic information.
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Spirin, A.S. (1999). Mutual Arrangement of Ribosomal RNA and Proteins (Quaternary Structure). In: Ribosomes. Cellular Organelles. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-7817-8_8
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