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What is the structure denoted by the number 3, and what is its function in the cell? Number 3 is pointing to the "dot" present on number 5.

What is the structure denoted by the number 3, and what is its function in the cell-example-1
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In this case, we are seeing the ribosomes attached in the rough endoplasmatic reticulum, Ribosomes are those in charge of attaching amino acids, creating a polypeptide chain that will fold and generate a protein.

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