ribosome
noun
- An intracellular organelle, about 200 A in diameter, consisting of RNA and protein. It is the site of protein biosynthesis resulting from translation of messenger RNA (mRNA). It consists of two subunits, one large and one small
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Pronunciation: /ˈɹaɪbəˌsəʊm/ / /ˈɹaɪbəˌsoʊm/
noun
Etymology: From ribo- + -some.
- A small organelle found in all cells; involved in the production of proteins by translating messenger RNA.