I have found that some textbooks and encyclopedias say yes while others say no.
If yes, what make them organelles?
If no what makes them not organelles? is it the lack of a membrane?
2007-01-18 09:37:59 · 3 answers · asked by voraciousant 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
they are organelles of a cell which creates or help to create the production of proteins by having specific codons calling specific amino acids forming particular proteins for specific functions.
2007-01-18 09:45:02 · answer #1 · answered by Questionairre 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The ribosomes embedded in the endoplasmic reticulum probably would not be considered organelles because they are already embedded in an organelle. The ribosomes in the cytoplasm would be a tougher call.
2007-01-18 09:44:07 · answer #2 · answered by angel_light 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ribosomes are considered to be particles instead of organelles because they are not membrane-bound structures.
2007-01-18 09:44:15 · answer #3 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋