43.3k views
2 votes
If the ribosomes of a cell were destroyed, what effect would this most likely have on the cell?

User Psionman
by
9.0k points

1 Answer

4 votes
Since the Ribosomes are often referred to as the "powerhouse" of a cell, the cell would basically shut down. And also the Ribosomes are the place where the proteins for a cell are made, so if the Ribosomes shut down, the cell won't have any proteins or energy to do all its processes.
User Wjeshak
by
7.9k points

No related questions found