Here's why:
* Ribosomes are the protein factories of the cell. They read the genetic code from messenger RNA (mRNA) and use it to assemble amino acids into proteins.
* Ribosomes are made up of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins. These components work together to create the site where protein synthesis occurs.
* Ribosomes can be found in two main locations:
* Free ribosomes: Found floating in the cytoplasm, they produce proteins that will be used within the cell.
* Bound ribosomes: Attached to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), they produce proteins that will be exported out of the cell or sent to other organelles.
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