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Ribosome — Structure & Function

By Hannah Bonville
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Brian is comparing two cells under a microscope. He's labeled them Cell A and Cell B. Consider Brian's observations in the table below when answering the question that follows.

Cell A has a clear cytoplasm and a cell membrane. It has free-floating ribosomes. Cell B has a cloudy cytoplasm and a cell membrane. It has present, free-floating ribosomes and some on it's endoplasmic reticulum.

What can Brian learn about Cell A and Cell B based on these observations alone?

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