Ribosome

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A small cell structure that builds proteins

Real World Example

Imagine trying to assemble a piece of flat-pack furniture without any instructions. Just like you rely on a set of instructions to guide you in assembling the furniture, a ribosome relies on the genetic instructions in the form of mRNA to build proteins. In this analogy, the ribosome acts as the skilled assembler, interpreting the 'instruction manual' from the mRNA to put together proteins, similar to how you would follow a step-by-step guide to create a functioning piece of furniture.

Practice Version

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