The ribosome is another organelle in the cell that has an extremely important role. These tiny, but essential structures should not be overlooked, as they perform functions that are necessary for human life. Ribosomes are found on the endoplasmic reticulum or in the cytoplasm. When they are attached to the endoplasmic reticulum, it is known as the ‘rough’ endoplasmic reticulum. The ribosomes contain important RNAs named the ribosomal RNAs which help the ribosome carry out its main function; protein synthesis. This process is seen in translation; the ribosome uses the mRNA strand to form a completely new protein. From there, the polypeptide chains can be synthesized into tertiary and quaternary structures. Proteins are essential to human life and carry out a myriad of chemical functions.
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