Monday, September 5, 2011

Ribosomes

Ribosomes are essential in cells. They are in charge of protein assembly.
Where it's found: suspended in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum

What it looks like: made of two sub units, making it look like a bumpy sphere

What it does: Ribosomes make proteins out of RNA either in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum

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