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  • Ribosomes: The Protein-Making Powerhouses of the Cell
    The organelle that makes protein using coded instructions from the nucleus is the ribosome.

    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.

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