Definitions

1. noun

A complex molecular structure found in cells, responsible for protein synthesis by reading messenger RNA sequences and assembling amino acids into polypeptide chains.

“The ribosomes in the cell were working efficiently to produce the necessary proteins for growth.”

2. noun

A subcellular organelle that is the site of protein synthesis, consisting of ribosomal RNA and proteins.

“The electron microscope revealed the intricate structure of the ribosome inside the cell.”