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what is the main function of ribosomes in an animal cell?
to facilitate cell division
to make proteins
to give structure and organization to the cell
to break down sugar and release energy that the cell can use
Ribosomes are cellular structures that read the genetic information (mRNA) and assemble amino acids into polypeptide chains, which then fold into functional proteins. This process is known as protein synthesis. Other options: facilitating cell division is more related to structures like centrosomes; giving structure is a role of the cytoskeleton; breaking down sugar for energy is done by mitochondria.
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to make proteins