Large, non-membrane bound structures composed of RNA and protein that translate genetic code into polypeptide chains are:
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Correct answer: Ribosomes (rRNA-protein complexes)
Ribosomes are the cellular machinery for protein synthesis. They can be found floating freely in the cytosol or attached to the rough ER, depending on the destination of the protein being made.
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