What is another word for ribosome?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈiːbə͡ʊsˌə͡ʊm] (IPA) 
Ribosome is a small, complex molecular machine found within living cells which is responsible for the synthesis of proteins. It is made up of RNA and proteins and carries out the essential task of translating genetic information into usable proteins. Some synonyms for ribosome include protein factories, ribosomal particles, cytoplasmic ribosomes, 80S ribosome, and polysomes. Ribosomes can also be classified into two types - prokaryotic and eukaryotic ribosomes, which are found in bacterial and eukaryotic cells respectively. Other related terms include translation, mRNA, and tRNA, which are essential components in the process of protein synthesis carried out by ribosomes.
