Key Stage 4
Meaning
A ribosome is a complex molecule found inside cells that is the site of protein synthesis.
Function
- Ribosomes build proteins for the cell from amino acids.
About Ribosomes
- Ribosomes are made of RNA and protein and take instructions form the nucleus to synthesize proteins.
- DNA in the nucleus creates a length of RNA which leaves the nucleus and attaches to a ribosome to synthesise a protein.
References
AQA
- Ribosome, pages 19, 22-3, 25, 27, 101, 246, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Ribosomes, page 11, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Ribosomes, page 23, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA
- Ribosomes, page 23, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA
- Ribosomes, pages 11, 85, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Ribosomes, pages 4,5, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 1, Hodder, AQA
- Ribosomes, pages 6-7, 204-205, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA