Question

Distinguish between the following:

Ribosome and centrosome

Answer 1

Basis of Difference	Ribosome	Centrosome
Structure	Small, non-membranous particle made of RNA and proteins.	Cell structure usually containing a pair of centrioles in animal cells.
Main function	Site of protein synthesis.	Helps organise microtubules and the spindle during cell division.
Occurrence	Present in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.	Typically present in animal cells; generally absent in higher plant cells.