Ribosomes are organelles found in all cells that perform protein synthesis. They are made of RNA and protein. Ribosomes read the genetic code in messenger RNA (mRNA) and use it to assemble amino acids into a specific sequence, ultimately forming proteins. There are two types of ribosomes: 70S: Found in prokaryotic cells 80S: Found in eukaryotic cells Eukaryotic ribosomes are also known as 80S ribosomes because they sediment faster than the prokaryotic (70S) ribosomes. Some examples of ribosomes include: Plastoribosomes: Present in plastids (chloroplasts) of plant... Show more Ribosomes are organelles found in all cells that perform protein synthesis. They are made of RNA and protein. Ribosomes read the genetic code in messenger RNA (mRNA) and use it to assemble amino acids into a specific sequence, ultimately forming proteins. There are two types of ribosomes: 70S: Found in prokaryotic cells 80S: Found in eukaryotic cells Eukaryotic ribosomes are also known as 80S ribosomes because they sediment faster than the prokaryotic (70S) ribosomes. Some examples of ribosomes include: Plastoribosomes: Present in plastids (chloroplasts) of plant cells Mitoribosomes: Present in the mitochondrial matrix Show less
Ribosomes are organelles found in all cells that perform protein synthesis. They are made of RNA and protein.
Ribosomes read the genetic code in messenger RNA (mRNA) and use it to assemble amino acids into a specific sequence, ultimately forming proteins.
There are two types of ribosomes: 70S: Found in prokaryotic cells 80S: Found in eukaryotic cells
Eukaryotic ribosomes are also known as 80S ribosomes because they sediment faster than the prokaryotic (70S) ribosomes.
Some examples of ribosomes include: Plastoribosomes: Present in plastids (chloroplasts) of plant cells Mitoribosomes: Present in the mitochondrial matrix
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