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polysome

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pol·y·some  (pl-sm)
n.

polysome [ˈpɒlɪˌsəʊm]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) another name for polyribosome


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This cell-free process involves polysome particles that contain a randomly generated polypeptide plus the genetic material coding for the peptide (mRNA), and one or more ribosomes engaged in protein synthesis.
 
 
 
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