Ribosomes are composed of two subunits containing rRNA and proteins; mRNA binds to a specific site on the smaller subunit to facilitate protein synthesis.
Ribosomes are composed of two subunits containing rRNA and proteins; mRNA binds to a specific site on the smaller subunit to facilitate protein synthesis.
| Front | ribosome structure 2.1.1(g) |
|---|---|
| Back | - made of 2 subunits containing rRNA (maintains stability and catalyses reactions) and proteins - mRNA binds to specific site on smaller subunit, which holds it in place |
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