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Interesting question. To me, the most obvious answer is to draw an analogy between a ribosome and a shopper. The ribosome reads mRNA just as the shopper reads a grocery list. Each unit of mRNA is a three-letter code that tells the ribosome which amino acid it needs to add to make a complete protein, much in the same way that each item in a grocery list tells the shopper which items to pull from the shelves and add to their shopping cart.
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What are the differences between prokaryotic ribosomes and eukaryotic 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.
Compared to Eukaryotes Prokaryotes generally have what kind of genomes?
Ribosomes are composed of what
What can a vacuole be compared to in real life?
The Plant Vacuole can be compared to a vacuum cleaner They can be compared to a water tank, as they hold the plant cell's water.
Do eukaryotic microorganisms have ribosomes?
Naturally, all eukaryotic organisms, unicellular and multicellular, contain ribosomes. Even eukaryotic microorganisms require ribosomes for life because ribosomes are essential in the process of gene expression.
When compared to other cells cells with more mitochondria will be able to?
Mitochondria can replicate themselves. They also have own ribosomes.
What is a real life example of a ribosomes?
a workbench or deli
Does a prokaryotic cells have ribosomes?
Yes, a prokaryotic cell has ribosomes but they are lesser in size compared to other ribosomes.
What are some real life analogys of ribosomes?
Ribosomes can be thought of as assembly lines in a factory, where they read instructions (mRNA) to build proteins in a specific order. Another analogy is thinking of ribosomes as chefs in a kitchen following a recipe (mRNA) to make a dish (protein).
What are the differences between prokaryotic ribosomes and eukaryotic 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.
What part of the human body can a ribosomes be compared to?
They create proteins, which is important, because without proteins we would not be able to function.
Why is titled Shadowlands?
C.S. Lewis believed that what we take for real life is a "shadowlands" compared to eternal life.
Compared to Eukaryotes Prokaryotes generally have what kind of genomes?
Ribosomes are composed of what
Which one have the larger ribosomes prokaryotes or eukaryote?
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.
What is the difference between a bacterial rIbosome and a eukaryotic ribosome?
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.
Real life example of rough endoplasmic reticulum?
A real life example of rough endoplasmic reticulum is a kitchen sponge. It has both rough and soft patches. The rough side represents ribosomes.
What is a life example of ribosomes?
Deli or workbench
What in real life can be compared to the nucleolus?
The control center or command center of a factory can be compared to the nucleolus in real life. Just as the nucleolus manages the assembly of ribosomes in a cell, the control center oversees production and coordination of activities in a factory. Both play a key role in organizing and regulating processes within their respective systems.
