Here's how it works:
1. DNA in the nucleus contains the genetic code for making proteins.
2. Transcription: This code is copied into a molecule called messenger RNA (mRNA).
3. mRNA travels out of the nucleus and into the cytoplasm.
4. Ribosomes attach to the mRNA and read the code.
5. Translation: Ribosomes use the code to assemble amino acids into a specific protein chain.
So, ribosomes are like tiny protein factories within the cell, following instructions from the nucleus to create the proteins needed for various cellular functions.