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Free ribosomes are made up of proteins and complexes of RNA's. They are freely suspended in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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What part of the cell are proteins made from?

Proteins are translated from mRNA in ribosomes. They can either be free-floating ribosomes in the cytosol, or attached ribosomes on the rough ER.


What are unattached ribosomes in the cytosol called?

Free ribosomes.


What cell parts are involved in protein synthesis and where are they made?

Protein synthesis occurs in the ribosomes, where mRNA is translated into proteins with the help of tRNA molecules. Ribosomes can be found in the cytoplasm as free-floating ribosomes or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum. Proteins that are destined for secretion or integration into membranes are made by ribosomes attached to the endoplasmic reticulum, while proteins needed for the cell's internal use are made by free ribosomes in the cytoplasm.


Is proteins made in the rough or smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

Proteins are synthesized in the ribosomes, so they are either made on free ribosome in the cytoplasm or in the rough ER which is studded with ribosomes.


Why proteins made by free ribosomes free of carbohydrates?

These proteins are not directed to the Golgi for modification. there are two paths for synthesis of proteins: 1) By free ribosomes in the cytosol. Protein is left in the cytosol with no carbohydrate modifications 2) By ribosomes bound to the ER. The protein is transported into the ER during synthesis and transported to the golgi for modification.


What part of the cell contains ribosomes?

ribosomes are on the endoplasmic reticulum


What are the unattached ribosomes in the cytosol?

Free ribosomes.


Are ribosomes floating freely in the cytoplasm?

Yes. Ribosomes are found both freely floating and attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.


What happens to proteins made on free floating ribosomes?

Proteins made on free-floating ribosomes are generally used within the cytoplasm of the cell, where they can participate in various cellular processes. These proteins may also be targeted to specific organelles within the cell or secreted outside of the cell to perform their functions.


What is the site ribosomes are made?

Ribosomes are made in the Nucleolus


Is the free ribosomes in a plant cell or a animal cell?

There are free ribosomes in a plant and animal cell.


Why would a cell have free ribosomes?

Free Ribosomes make proteins that funciton within the the Cytosol.