In a eukaryotic cell, the final stage of protein synthesis takes place in the cytoplasm after the initial stage, which happens in the nucleus. In a prokaryotic cell, there is no need for the second stage of the process. read more
Protein synthesis occurs in structures within cells known as ribosomes, which are found outside the nucleus. It is one of the most important cell processes. While the actual synthesis occurs outside the nucleus of the cell, the process is directed by DNA located within the nucleus. read more
No protein synthesis occurs in the nucleolus. The nucleolus is important for translation, however, because it is involved the production of ribosomal RNAs and the assembly of ribosomes. read more