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Ribosome.
How to pronounce ribosome:
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Ribosome - as a noun
An organelle in the cytoplasm of a living cell; they attach to mrna and move down it one codon at a time and then stop until trna brings the required amino acid; when it reaches a stop codon it falls apart and releases the completed protein molecule for use by the cell
Example: "The ribosome is the site of protein synthesis"
Example Sentences
"The function of a ribosome is to synthesize proteins."
"Prokaryotic cells have smaller ribosomes compared to eukaryotic cells."
"Translation, the assembly of proteins, occurs on ribosomes."
"The ribosome uses transfer RNA molecules to bring amino acids for protein synthesis."
"Golgi apparatus packages the proteins synthesized by ribosomes."
Word Game Points
Is RIBOSOME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ribosome is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RIBOSOME has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is RIBOSOME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ribosome is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRIBOSOME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is RIBOSOME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ribosome is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRIBOSOME has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
