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Ribosomes.
Ribosomes - 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 ribosomes in our cells play a crucial role in the production of proteins."
"Eukaryotic cells have ribosomes both bound to the endoplasmic reticulum and freely floating in the cytoplasm."
"During translation, ribosomes read the mRNA molecule and build proteins accordingly."
"The ribosomes attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum synthesize proteins destined for export."
"Mitochondria contain their own ribosomes which are responsible for producing some of their proteins."
Word Game Points
Is RIBOSOMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ribosomes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RIBOSOMES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is RIBOSOMES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ribosomes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRIBOSOMES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is RIBOSOMES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ribosomes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRIBOSOMES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
