Ribosome
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɹaɪbəˌsəʊm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ribosome is a noun meaning (biology, cytology) A small organelle found in all cells; involved in the production of proteins by translating messenger RNA.
Meaning
(biology, cytology) A small organelle found in all cells; involved in the production of proteins by translating messenger RNA.
Word Forms
- ribosomes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polyribosome, processome, assemblyosome, plastoribosome, preribosome, ribosylase.
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