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Ribosomes were not identified until the 1950s primarily due to the limitations of microscopy techniques available before that time. Early cell Biology relied on light microscopy, which could not resolve structures as small as ribosomes. The advent of electron microscopy allowed scientists to visualize these tiny organelles, leading to their discovery and understanding of their role in protein synthesis. Additionally, the molecular biology techniques developed in the mid-20th century facilitated the study of ribosomal RNA and its functions.

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