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Standard VI
Biology
Cell Structure
Where Are Rib...
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Where Are Ribosomes Located In The Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum?
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Ribosomes :
Ribosomes are the most important cell organelles composed of RNA and protein that convert genetic code into chains of amino acids.
The endoplasmic reticulum bears ribosomes on its surface and makes its appearance look rough, hence called Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum.
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