Ribosome assembly

Ribosome assembly is the process by which cells create ribosomes, the tiny machines that build proteins. It involves combining ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins. This assembly takes place in a cell's nucleus and then in the cytoplasm. Initially, rRNA is transcribed and then combined with various proteins to form two parts, known as the large and small subunits. These subunits come together when the ribosome is actively synthesizing proteins. Once assembled, ribosomes read messenger RNA (mRNA) and link amino acids together to create proteins, essential for all cellular functions.