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ribosomal

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[rahy-buh-sohm-uhl] / ˌraɪ bəˈsoʊm əl /

adjective

  1. Cell Biology. of or relating to the structure or function of a ribosome.


Other Word Forms

  • non-ribosomal adjective
  • ribosomally adverb

Example Sentences

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It also helps explain how ribosomal quality control, downstream signaling networks, and the immune system coordinate their responses.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2025

ZAK is also of medical relevance, as abnormal ZAK activity is linked to inflammatory diseases and persistent ribosomal stress.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2025

This proton motive force, measured to be -88 mJ per proton, "might be able to facilitate directional movement of RNA and protein molecules, which is a key first step in enabling ribosomal assembly," King added.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2024

But since there are so many mature ribosomal proteins in a cell, using GFPs would just light up the whole cell.

From Science Daily • Oct. 16, 2023

At any given time though, 50% of newly synthesized proteins inside a cell are ribosomal proteins that haven't been completely translated yet.

From Science Daily • Oct. 16, 2023