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Understanding Ribosomes: The Protein Factories of Cells

Ribosomes play a crucial role in cellular function by acting as the main site of protein synthesis. Often depicted in blue, green, or yellow, ribosomes resemble tiny grains of sand and are found in two types: free and attached. Free ribosomes float in the cytoplasm, while attached ribosomes are linked to the endoplasmic reticulum. They are the most abundant organelles within cells, found in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, making them vital for many biological processes. Increasing ribosome numbers enhances protein production, essential for cell health and function.

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Understanding Ribosomes: The Protein Factories of Cells

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  1. Ribosomes By: Wesley Waters and Alex Roesner

  2. Looks • Ribosomes are usually interpreted as blue, and green or yellow. • Ribosomes are protein makers in the cell. • It looks like a tiny grain of sand

  3. Location in Cell • Ribosomes come in two types free or attached. • Ribosomes that are free are found in the cytoplasm. But attached Ribosomes are connected directly to the endoplasmic reticulum. • Ribosomes are located inside the cell membrane.

  4. Functions • Ribosomes are the location of amino-acid with in the cell. • The more Ribosomes within a given cell, the more protein production there is within the cell. • They are the most numerous organelles in almost all cells • They are made in small and large subunits

  5. Kinds of Cells • Eukaryotic cells have ribosomes • Prokaryotic cells have ribosomes but they are smaller then eukaryotic ribosomes at a 9:16 ratio • There are ribosomes in both plant and animal cells • Animal cell Plant cell

  6. Work Cited • http://www.seorf.ohiou.edu/~tstork/compass.rose/cell.03/ribo/Functions_of_the_Ribosome.html • http://www.biology4kids.com/files/cell_ribos.html • http://biology.about.com/od/cellanatomy/p/ribosomes.htm

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