What is the main function of ribosomes?
DNA replication
Protein synthesis
Cell division
Energy production
Answer
Protein synthesis is the primary function of ribosomes, which are cellular structures found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Ribosomes are composed of RNA and protein components and serve as the site where messenger RNA (mRNA) is translated into a sequence of amino acids, forming a polypeptide chain.
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