Discover the core function of a ribosome - your cell's essential protein factory. Learn how ribosomes build proteins step-by-step, their types, roles in health/disease, and surprising extra jobs. Includes comparison tables and FAQs.
Comprehensive guide to ribosome locations in cells: Explore free cytosolic, ER-bound, mitochondrial and chloroplast ribosomes. Understand how location determines protein function with SRP targeting mechanisms and evolutionary insights.
Discover what ribosomes are made of: 60% ribosomal RNA and 40% proteins. Learn how their structure enables protein synthesis, impacts diseases like ribosomopathies, and informs antibiotic design. Includes prokaryote vs. eukaryote differences and assembly steps.