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Ribosomes act as protein building factories inside cells

Molecular complexes translate genetic messenger RNA into polypeptide chains

Ribosomes are complex macromolecular machines composed of ribosomal RNA and proteins found inside all living cells. They read genetic instructions carried by messenger RNA sequences and join matching amino acids together in exact linear orders. The resulting amino acid chains fold into functional proteins essential for cellular structure and biochemical enzymatic activity.

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Where does this come from, and can I check it?: Molecular complexes translate genetic messenger RNA into polypeptide chains. The figure is taken from Nobel Prize, which is linked in full on this page. Every fact on Mondo Knows names its source rather than repeating an unsourced claim.
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What else can I read about it?: The links under the fact point to a quiz, game, puzzle or calculator on the same subject, and the shelf below shows related facts. The wording here is original, and quoted phrases are marked as quotations.