Definition

A group of ribosomes that are connected by a single strand of messenger RNA, working together to make proteins.

Example

The polyribosome is essential for the efficient synthesis of proteins in the cell.

Conversation

I was reading about how cells use polyribosomes to make proteins.

Oh really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, it's fascinating how multiple ribosomes work together on the same mRNA strand.

Totally! It really shows how efficient the process can be.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polyribosome → It is formed from "poly-" (meaning many) and "ribosome" (from Greek "ribos", meaning sugar, and "soma", meaning body). The term describes a structure consisting of many ribosomes attached to a single strand of mRNA, thus indicating a body made of many parts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') ribosomes working together on a single strand of mRNA, which helps you remember that a polyribosome is a complex made of multiple ribosomes.

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