What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
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The question is asking about the function of ribosomes in the process of protein synthesis, which involves understanding how ribosomes help translate genetic information into proteins.
Answer
Translate mRNA into amino acid sequences to form proteins.
Ribosomes translate the mRNA sequence into a specific string of amino acids, forming a polypeptide chain that folds into a functional protein.
Answer for screen readers
Ribosomes translate the mRNA sequence into a specific string of amino acids, forming a polypeptide chain that folds into a functional protein.
More Information
Ribosomes are crucial cellular machinery for protein synthesis. They consist of two subunits (large and small) and work as a site where translation of genetic information from mRNA to amino acid sequences occurs.
Sources
- Ribosome - genome.gov
- Protein synthesis by single ribosomes - PMC - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Role of Ribosomes in Protein Synthesis | Process & Diagram - Lesson - study.com
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