What is the main function of ribosomes?

Ribosomes are a cell structure that makes protein. Protein is needed for many cell functions such as repairing damage or directing chemical processes. Ribosomes can be found floating within the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum. The location of the ribosomes in a cell determines what kind of protein it makes. read more

Polypeptide is made by bound ribosomes and it goes into the cavity of the RER through a pore. 2. Short chains of sugars are linked to the polypeptide making a glycoprotein (glyco=sugar). read more

Ribosomes are a type of organelle found in every cell, and their main function is to synthesize proteins for use throughout the cell. In the ribosomes, individual amino acids are arranged into long protein chains according to the sequence of mRNA, or messenger RNA. read more

The primary function of Ribosomes is to read and translate the cell's genetic code, then reproduce (replicate) the proteins that the code represents. Without the ribosomes this coded message could not be read or replicated. read more