Ribosomes Flashcards
1
Q
What do ribosomes consist of?
A
Two subunits (large and small)
2
Q
What are the subunits made of?
A
rRNA and protein
3
Q
Where is the rRNA part formed?
A
In the nucleus and moves out via the nuclear pores
4
Q
Where is protein formed?
A
In the cytoplasm
5
Q
Where do ribosomes occur?
A
In dense clusters in the cytoplasm or on the membranes of endoplasmic reticulum
6
Q
What are ribosomes known as when they are in dense clusters in the cytoplasm?
A
Polysomes
7
Q
What three things do ribosomes provide?
A
Binding sites for the binding of mRNA
