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- [rahy-buh-sohm]
- /ˈraɪ bəˌsoʊm/
- /rˈiːbəʊsˌəʊm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rahy-buh-sohm]
- /ˈraɪ bəˌsoʊm/
Definitions of ribosome word
- noun ribosome a tiny, somewhat mitten-shaped organelle occurring in great numbers in the cell cytoplasm either freely, in small clusters, or attached to the outer surfaces of endoplasmic reticula, and functioning as the site of protein manufacture. 1
- noun ribosome any of numerous minute particles in the cytoplasm of cells, either free or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum, that contain RNA and protein and are the site of protein synthesis 0
- noun ribosome a minute, spherical particle composed of RNA and proteins and present in great numbers in the cytoplasm of cells: proteins are manufactured at the ribosomal surface following genetic instructions carried there by messenger RNA 0
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Origin of ribosome
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; ribo(se) + -some3
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Parts of speech for Ribosome
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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ribosome popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ribosome usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with ribosome
- what is a ribosome?
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- what tells a ribosome how to assemble a protein?
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- how does the bacterial ribosome recognize where to start translation?
- what is the function of the ribosome?
- what makes up the ribosome?
- what does the ribosome do?
- what is the ribosome?
- what brings amino acids to the ribosome?
- what cellular structure is responsible for ribosome production?
- where is the ribosome located?
- what is a ribosome made of?
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