wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Ribosomes are the site of _______?


Open in App
Solution

Ribosomes:

  1. Ribosomes are minute cell organelles composed of RNA and associated proteins.
  2. Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes contain ribosomes in their cytoplasm of cells.
  3. They bind messenger RNA and transfer RNA to synthesize polypeptides and proteins.

Final answer: Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
1
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cell
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon