Question

Give the specific function of ribosomes.

Answer 1

Ribosomes:

1. Ribosomes are the smallest spherical bodies consisting of RNA and associated proteins.
2. They are the major site of protein synthesis.
3. They occur either freely in the cytoplasm or attached to the outer membrane of the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
4. Ribosomes play a major role in decoding the RNA.
5. Ribosomes also help in the formation of peptide bonds.