Ribosomes: Hailey Holovnia

What's a ribosome?- 

Ribosomes translate mRNA into proteins (with help from tRNA) in the nucleolus. Ribosomes are protein builders; they connect amino acids and build a long chain. This process happens in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.



Reflection-

Before talking about ribosomes in biology, I had absolutely no idea what they were. Learning about them though was pretty easy for me, the project where we were campaigning against each other in the class definitely taught me more about this topic. I was surprised to learn something so small and simple had such an important part in a cell. Ribosomes form amino acids (proteins) which give cells structure. Without ribosomes, cells wouldn't even exist! 

Citations-

* My notebook
*Google 
*http://rna.ucsc.edu/rnacenter/images/70s_atrna.jpg

Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 25, 2017 at 10:34 AM

    This information help my understand ribosomes and how they work. Reflection I felt the same bout ribosome I wasn't sure what was going on until i actually payed attention. i felt like you didn't have to added anything this was good work.

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  2. AnonymousMay 27, 2017 at 4:51 PM

    You had good visuals and information. Your reflection was informative. I personally wouldnt have added anything to your post.

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  3. AnonymousMay 31, 2017 at 12:39 PM

    Nice info, I wish there was more though. Everything was clear and understanding. Your reflection was nice.

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