ribosomes Flashcards
1
Q
what?
A
small cytoplasmic granules found in all cells. small but can contain a lot (upto 25% dry mass of cell)
2
Q
2 types
A
80s and 70s
3
Q
80s
A
found in eukaryotic cells is around 25nm in diameter
4
Q
70s
A
found in prokaryotic cells
5
Q
structure
A
contain 2 subunits- one large one small, each of which contain ribosomal RNA and protein. site of in protein synthesis.
