ribosome
rRNA forms much of the ribosome's catalytic core. This topic is part of Cell Biology within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 7 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
ribosome trivia questions
Ribosomes make what?
Answer: Proteins
Bonus fact: They translate messenger RNA.
Ribosomes are made largely from ribosomal RNA and what?
Answer: Proteins
Bonus fact: rRNA forms much of the ribosome's catalytic core.
Where are ribosomes found in cells?
Answer: Free in cytoplasm and attached to rough ER
Bonus fact: Their location reflects the proteins they are making.
What dense region inside the nucleus produces ribosomal RNA and assembles ribosome subunits?
Answer: Nucleolus
Bonus fact: The nucleolus is the center of ribosome subunit production.
Which type of RNA carries genetic information from DNA to a ribosome for protein synthesis?
Answer: Messenger RNA
Bonus fact: Messenger RNA is abbreviated mRNA.
Ribosomal RNA combines with what to make up ribosomes?
Answer: Proteins
Bonus fact: Ribosomal RNA also helps recognize the mRNA and tRNA presented to the ribosome.
Which cellular structure is the molecular complex where proteins are made?
Answer: Ribosome
Bonus fact: Ribosomes are composed of proteins and ribosomal RNA.