Question

1. what is the function of the ribosomes?

to package and ship proteins

to produce energy through cellular respiration

to synthesize proteins

to break down worn - out cell parts

Explanation:

Ribosomes are cellular structures. They read the genetic code (mRNA) and assemble amino acids into polypeptide chains, which then fold into functional proteins. Packaging and shipping proteins is the Golgi apparatus' role. Energy production via cellular respiration occurs in mitochondria. Breaking down worn - out cell parts is a lysosome function.

Answer:

to synthesize proteins