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Ribosome

RY-boh-zohm

/ˈraɪboʊzoʊm/

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Ribosome

Dictionary meaning

A cellular structure that manufactures proteins according to mRNA instructions.

Examples

  • Every cell contains thousands of ribosomes for continuous protein production.

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Three syllables. Stress on first syllable.

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