RIBOSOME -THE MOST IMPORTANT ORGANELLE IN THE CELL
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By: Massimo Maiuri
Yes I totally agree, ribosomes are a very important organelle, but without chromosomes ribosomes would not be produced. Did you know that the chromosomes have mRNA inside of it. This is responsible for ribosomes being created. So yes ribosomes are an essential organelle, but ribosomes need chromosomes, so therefore chromosomes are more important than ribosomes.
ReplyDeleteI understand your point, but without the ribosomes, would the mRNA in your chromosome still be useful? It's by the ribosome that makes the mRNA useful in the chromosome. Transcription is the process where genetic material is copied to the RNA (ribonucleic acid). The mRNA (messenger RNA) leaves the nucleus and carries the instructions for making the protein. From there, the ribosomes do all the vital functions for the mRNA to become proteins. As I were saying, without my organelle, you would carry RNA that would just float there, and not for use... so my question is, would you still be relevant without me?
DeleteI agree that without ribosomes the mRNA is useless, but you have to look at the whole picture, yes a little part of the chromosomes are useless without ribosomes, but that's it. The chromosomes have many tasks in the cell, sending DNA to the ribosomes is just one small thing it does. Have you ever wondered why you do not look like everyone else, or why you do not have cancer, or any disease that other people get. That is because you are different, you are unique. Chromosomes make you unique while still making sure you are traits from your parents. Your body relies on chromosomes do make sure cell division goes well. Without chromosomes cell division would be disastrous, it would be so bad it would lead to cancer because the cells would be out of control. Lastly the reason why you do not have diseases other people get is because your chromosomes come from your parents they do not come from every person in the world, yes this gives you weaknesses to some diseases but it also give you a higher chance of being resilient to many diseases and illnesses. To answer your question, yes chromosomes would still be relevant without ribosomes, maybe one small part of the chromosomes will not be needed but the chromsosomes are responsible for so much more than DNA being passed to the ribosomes. Chromosomes are the key to life, vote chromosomes.
DeleteRibosomes are important, but the rough endoplasmic reticulum (which is one of the proteins main routes for transportation) leads to the Golgi apparatus. The Golgi apparatus is the organelle that modifies proteins into a useful secretion state, and it also determines the destination of those proteins. Without a set destination or proper handling, proteins will just float around aimlessly and the ribosomes would have no purpose. The ribosomes and RER are very important, but without the Golgi apparatus they just are not useful. Therefore, the Golgi apparatus should receive the praise that either organelle receives.
ReplyDeleteThe Golgi apparatus is important, but imagine if the rough endoplasmic reticulum wasn't there to be used as a transportation route to the Golgi complex. To continue, the British Society for Cell Biology states the following, "The rough ER working with membrane bound ribosomes takes polypeptides and amino acids from the cytosol and continues protein assembly including, at an early stage, recognising a ‘destination label’ attached to each of them. Proteins are produced for the plasma membrane, Golgi apparatus, secretory vesicles, plant vacuoles, lysosomes, endosomes and the endoplasmic reticulum itself. " In other words, without the proteins, the RER would have nothing to take in for protein assembly. If this were to happen, the proteins could not be produced for the usage of the Golgi and other organelles. Additionally, because the Golgi is primarily centred around the modification of proteins, without the ribosomes, would you even be relevant? The British Society for Cell Biology even agrees, they say that the RER is used to export proteins for the Golgi. But, without the proteins from the ribosome, is there even anything to be sent and for you to do? Thus, the Golgi doesn't deserve any praise, because without the ribosome's existence, your job has been eliminated all together.
DeleteRibosomes are vital to a cells growth because all cells need protein. However all cells also need protection from viruses and bacteria. That protection can come from the cell wall. Thanks to the protection from the cell wall, no viruses or bacteria can attack the ribosomes or any other organelles. This allows organelles to do what they have to do for the well being of a cell safely. Thus, the cell wall should receive the title of the most important organelle.
ReplyDeleteAlthough ribosomes translate RNA into protein, the mitochondria produces ATP and proteins which power the cell with far more energy than the ribosomes. Thus showing us that the ribosomes are an alternate source of protein. However the lysosome breaks down food components such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats which are then recycled, playing a huge role in the digestive system. You could say that the lysosome acts as the cell's recycling plant. Therefore, the lysosome should receive the honour as the most important organelle.
ReplyDeleteMitochondria make ATP which are the energy molecules of cells. Ribosomes translate RNA into proteins. Ribosomes build proteins and they do this by linking amino acid. To do this the ribosomes need to consumes energy. The energy that it relies on to do that is called ATP and that ATP is produced in the mitochondria. The mitochondria produces ATP and proteins which power the cell with more energy than anything else .Without the mitochondria there would be no ATP and this would cause ribosomes to stop functioning. You need the mitochondria to function.
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