Ribosomes
Definition
Ribosomes are tiny structures within cells where proteins are made (protein synthesis).
Analogy
Imagine ribosomes as tiny chefs inside a cell. They read recipes (mRNA), gather ingredients (amino acids), then cook them together to create dishes (proteins).
Related terms
mRNA (messenger RNA): A type of RNA that carries genetic information from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes.
tRNA (transfer RNA): A type of RNA that brings amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis.
rRNA (ribosomal RNA): A component of ribosomes, it helps assemble amino acids into protein chains.
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- Ribosomes are primarily composed of which two biomolecules?
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