Ribosomes can be found in various locations within the cell:
1. Free Ribosomes: These are suspended in the cytosol and primarily synthesize proteins that will function within the cytosol. 2. Membrane-bound Ribosomes: These are attached to the cytoplasmic side of the ER or the nuclear envelope and are involved in synthesizing proteins destined for secretion, insertion into membranes, or lysosomes.
