What is the definition of polysome?
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The question is asking for the definition of the term 'polysome', which is a concept related to biology and molecular biology.
Answer
A complex of ribosomes translating a single mRNA strand.
A polysome, or polyribosome, is a complex of multiple ribosomes bound to a single mRNA strand, simultaneously translating the mRNA into protein.
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A polysome, or polyribosome, is a complex of multiple ribosomes bound to a single mRNA strand, simultaneously translating the mRNA into protein.
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Polysomes enhance the efficiency of protein synthesis as multiple ribosomes work simultaneously on a single mRNA strand.
Sources
- Polysome - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- POLYSOME Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com - dictionary.com
- Polysome - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
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