Question

The organelles responsible for protein synthesis are known as __________ and the organelles that assist with the breakdown of proteins are called __________.

Answer 1

The organelles responsible for protein synthesis are known as ribosomes and the organelles that assist with the breakdown of proteins are called proetasomes. Ribosomes are found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Proteasomes are located in the nucleus and the cytoplasm.