They create proteins, which is important, because without proteins we would not be able to function.
Yes, a prokaryotic cell has ribosomes but they are lesser in size compared to other ribosomes.
Prokaryotic ribosomes are smaller (70S) compared to eukaryotic ribosomes (80S). Prokaryotic ribosomes consist of a 30S and a 50S subunit, while eukaryotic ribosomes consist of a 40S and a 60S subunit. Prokaryotic ribosomes have fewer proteins compared to eukaryotic ribosomes.
Ribosomes are composed of what
Eukaryotes have larger ribosomes compared to prokaryotes. Prokaryotic ribosomes are smaller and composed of a 30S and 50S subunit, while eukaryotic ribosomes are larger and made of a 40S and 60S subunit.
Bacterial ribosomes are smaller (70S) compared to eukaryotic ribosomes (80S). Additionally, bacterial ribosomes have fewer proteins and do not have as many modification sites as eukaryotic ribosomes. The antibiotic targeting sites also differ between bacterial and eukaryotic ribosomes.
Yes, ribosomes are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. However, prokaryotic cells have smaller ribosomes compared to eukaryotic cells. Ribosomes are essential for protein synthesis in all living cells.
Ribosomes could be compared to school cafeterias, as they both serve as sites where essential components are assembled (proteins in ribosomes, meals in cafeterias) to support the functioning of the school (cell in ribosomes, students in cafeterias). Just as cafeterias produce food, ribosomes produce proteins that are essential for the cell's growth and function.
Yes, viruses are generally smaller than ribosomes. Most viruses range in size from about 20 to 300 nanometers, while ribosomes are typically around 20 to 30 nanometers in diameter for bacterial ribosomes and can be larger in eukaryotic cells. This size difference makes viruses one of the smallest infectious agents compared to cellular structures like ribosomes.
Prokaryotes have ribosomes, which are the structures necessary for protein synthesis. Ribosomes are responsible for assembling amino acids into proteins based on the instructions provided by messenger RNA (mRNA).
Mitochondria can replicate themselves. They also have own ribosomes.
Prokaryotic ribosomes function to translate messenger RNA into proteins during the process of protein synthesis. They consist of a large and small subunit that come together to form a functional ribosome. Prokaryotic ribosomes are smaller in size compared to eukaryotic ribosomes.