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Ribosomes are amongst the smallest organelles in a cell with a size of about 20 nanometers. Despite its small size compared to other organelles, it constitutes of complex and large molecules of RNA and proteins, which play vital roles in the process of protein synthesis. These complex RNA and proteins are collectively referred to as ribonucleic proteins.
Ribosomes are present in all the living cells including both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. However, prokaryotic and eukaryotic ribosomes differ structurally with each other. Prokaryotic ribosomes are 70S while eukaryotic ribosomes are 80S. Ribosomes are predominantly found attached to RER (rough endoplasmic reticulum) and rarely as free organelles in the cytoplasm. However, the attachment of ribosomes with RER is not permanent since the attachment is in a state of attached and detached with RER surface.
Kobe Considine
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∙ 13y agoRibosomes make proteins in the eukaryotic, or animal, cell, and are attached to the endoplasmic reticulum. The proteins are then sent to the Golgi complex for packaging and shipping.
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The sites of protein synthesis are?
Ribosomes
What organelles can be found in the cytoplasm and on the surface of rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Ribosomes
What are unattached ribosomes in the cytosol called?
Free ribosomes.
Which organelle in the cell breaks down alcohol?
ribosomes
What am i..... proteins are made here even though im quite small you can find me in the cytoplasm?
Protein are made in ribosomes. Ribosomes are cell organelles.
The sites of protein synthesis are?
Ribosomes
What is the organelle that is responsible for protein production?
The ribosomes. There are many ribosomes within an animal cell.
What makes the proteins for the cell?
Ribosomes
Organelle that make proteins?
The cell organelles that make protein are the ribosomes. There are two types of ribosomes: free ribosomes and bound ribosomes.
What tiny organelles are attached to the ER?
ribosomes
What organelles read codes genetic measages?
Ribosomes are the organelles that read coded genetic messages. Ribosomes can be found in all living cells.
What organelles can be found in the cytoplasm and on the surface of rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Ribosomes
What are the differences between prokaryotic ribosomes and eukaryotic ribosomes?
Prokaryotic ribosomes are single celled ribosomes and eukryotic ribosomes are multi cellular ribosomes
What are unattached ribosomes in the cytosol called?
Free ribosomes.
What type of cell is ribosomes?
Ribosomes are organelles. All cells have ribosomes.
Are ribosomes in protests?
Yes they contain ribosomes.80S ribosomes are found in them.
Do plantcells have ribosomes?
Yes they contain ribosomes.80S ribosomes are found in them.
