The function of ribosomes is to synthesize proteins. They are responsible for the translation process, where they interpret the genetic information stored in messenger RNA (mRNA) and assemble amino acids into polypeptide chains according to the sequence provided by the mRNA. Ribosomes are composed of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins, and they can be found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
The ribosomes are cellular organelles responsible for protein synthesis in all living cells. Their main function is to read the genetic instructions encoded in messenger RNA (mRNA) and use them to assemble amino acids into polypeptide chains, which then fold into functional proteins. Ribosomes can be found either floating freely in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum, depending on the specific needs of the cell.
