
A multiribosomal structure representing a linear array of ribosomes held together by messenger RNA (RNA, messenger). They represent the active complexes in cellular protein synthesis and are able to incorporate amino acids into polypeptides both in vivo and in vitro. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: pol′ē-rī′bō-sōmz Definitions: 1. Conceptually, two or more ribosomes connected by a molecule of messenger RNA; structures satisfying this concept can be seen in electron micrographs and can be sedimented at rates consistent with aggregates of ribosomes (whence it is often, sometimes incorrec...
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