70S ribosome

The 70S ribosome is a tiny molecular machine found in bacteria and similar organisms. It is responsible for building proteins by reading genetic instructions from messenger RNA. The "70S" designation refers to its overall size and density, which is different from the larger ribosomes in human cells. This ribosome is made of two parts: a small subunit and a large subunit, each composed of proteins and ribosomal RNA. Together, they work to translate genetic information into functional proteins vital for the cell's survival and function.