Ribosomes Flashcards
1
Q
What are Ribosomes?
A
A minute particle consisting of Ribo nucleic acid and associated proteins
2
Q
What is the function of Ribosomes?
A
To decode DNA using RNA and to then synthesise proteins by linking Amino Acids
3
Q
Where are Ribosomes?
A
Floating freely in the Cytosol or attached to the rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)
4
Q
What are Ribosomes composed of?
A
Two sub units that are synthesised in the cell nucleaus
