Protein synthesis

2. Genetic code and ribosomes

Figure 14: Location of rRNA and ribosomal proteins within the large subunit of the ribosome

2.3 Ribosomes

2.3.1 Structure (continued)

b. Role of ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

rRNAs, although small in number, form the core, i.e. the essential component, of each subunit.

Ribosomal proteins are rather small and are relegated to the peripheral regions.