Ribosomes+G7

[|Ribosome pic] [|Ribosome info] Ribosomes are organelles that play a key role in the manufacture of proteins. Found throughout the cell, ribosomes are composed of ribosomal ribonucleic acid (rRNA) and proteins. They are the sites of protein synthesis. Ribosomes are found in two locations in the cell. Free ribosomes are dispersed throughout the cytoplasm. Bound ribosomes are attached to the membranous structure called the endoplasmic reticulum. T his part of the cell can be sold for $10.00 a piece.