What is the function of a polysome? (Gk. Poly = many, Soma = body).
. A polysome consist of a cluster of ribosomes that are held, simultaneously by a strand of messenger RNA (mRNA) in rosette or helical group.They contain a portion of the genetic code that each ribosome is translating and are used in formation of multiple copies of same polypeptide . they are found in the cytoplasm during the process of active protein synthesis.
