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Where does translation take place?
Posted June 1, 2022
Physiological ProbesCell Structures and OrganellesDNA and RNA QuantitationNucleus
Answer

Translation is the second step in protein synthesis, following transcription. It takes place in ribosomes. These are complex cellular particles that are composed of a number of proteins and ribosomal RNA molecules. Ribosomes act as a hub for protein synthesis.   

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