Ribosome

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Ribosome Definition

A granule of ribonucleoprotein, 120 to 150 A in diameter, is the site of protein synthesis from aminoacyl-tRNAs as directed by mRNAs.

Ribosome Synonyms

Ribosome, Ribosomal

Terms in Ribosome category

Free Ribosome
Membrane-attached Polyribosome
Membrane-attached Ribosome

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