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In a plant cell, ribosomes are primarily located in two places: freely floating in the cytoplasm and attached to the endoplasmic reticulum, forming what is known as rough ER. Ribosomes are essential for protein synthesis, as they translate messenger RNA (mRNA) into polypeptide chains, which then fold into functional proteins. These proteins play vital roles in various cellular processes, including growth, repair, and metabolism. Additionally, some ribosomes are found within chloroplasts, where they are involved in producing proteins necessary for photosynthesis.

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