Preferred Term:
polyribosomes
Definition:
A multiribosomal structure representing a linear array of ribosomes held together by messenger RNA; They represent the active complexes in cellular protein synthesis and are able to incorporate amino acids into polypeptides both in vivo and in vitro.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- polysomes
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/59175
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