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Ribosome

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Ribosomes are tiny organelles found within cells that perform biological protein synthesis (translation).

AP course connection

Topic 2.1: 2.1 Cell Structure and Function

Unit 2