Multiple choice

What does a Ribosome do?

  1. Converts chemical energy in food to usable compounds

  2. Assembles proteins and lipids

  3. Synthesize Proteins

  4. Break down and recycle molecules
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Explanation

The primary function of a ribosome is to synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA (mRNA) into polypeptide chains. Mitochondria convert chemical energy, and lysosomes break down molecules.

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