Uses. Because Gamma rays can kill living cells, they are used to kill cancer cells without having to resort to difficult surgery.This is called  Radiotherapy , and works because healthy cells can repair themselves fairly well when damaged by gamma rays-but cancer cells can't.ses. Because Gamma rays can kill living cells, they are used to kill cancer cells without having to resort to difficult surgery. This is called  Radiotherapy , and works because healthy cells can repair themselves fairly well when damaged by gamma rays-but cancer cells can't. Getting the dose right is very important!
Ribosomes. Ribosomes are found in both plant and animal cells and are made in the nucleolus and transported out of the nucleus through endoplasmic reticulum. Ribosomes are important for the process of synthesis, specifically of proteins.ough Endoplasmic Reticulum: The RER is called rough because of the ribosomes attached to it. The Rough ER is necessary to create and transport proteins throughout the cell. When the ribosomes attached to the Rough ER create proteins, the proteins are sent to the Rough ER to be chemically modified for specific uses.
Ribosomes are like tiny factories in the cell. They make proteins that perform all sorts of functions for the cell's operation. Where are ribosomes located inside the cell? Ribosomes are either located in the liquid inside the cell called the cytoplasm or attached to the membrane. They can be found in both prokaryote (bacteria) and eukaryote (animals and plants) cells. Organelle. Ribosomes are a type of organelle. Organelles are structures that perform specific functions for the cell. The ribosome's job is to make proteins. Other organelles include the nucleus and the mitochondria. Ribosome Structure. The ribosome has two main components called the large subunit and the small subunit.