What is a ribosome?
A Biologist's answer would be: noun | an organelle in the cytoplasm of a living cell; they attach to mRNA and move down it one codon at a time and then stop until tRNA brings the required amino acid; when it reaches a stop codon it falls apart and releases the completed protein molecule for use by the cell. Src: Wolfram|Alpha
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Ribosomea tiny, somewhat mitten-shaped organelle occurring in great numbers in the cell cytoplasm either freely, in small .More
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Ribosome: noun: any of the RNA- and protein-rich cytoplasmic granules that are sites of protein synthesis. Thanks!
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A minute particle composed of protein and ribonucleic acid (RNA) that serves as the site of protein synthesis. ChaCha on!
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Ribosome- A celluar organelle which is the site of protein synthesis.Thank you for using ChaCha!
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Ribosome is any of the RNA-rich cytoplasmic granules that are sites of protein synthesis. Thanks for using ChaCha!
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Ribosomes are small organelles found in the cells of all life forms. Thanks for using ChaCha! We're here 24/7!
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a tiny, somewhat mitten-shaped organelle occurring in great numbers in the cell cytoplasm either freely, in small clusters(more?)
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