May be present in 2 copies per 70S ribosome (PubMed:23222135). Part of the 30S ribosomal subunit, where it binds 16S rRNA at its canonical site at the bse of the body, as well as a possible second 50S binding site near 23S rRNA helix 45 (PubMed:23222135). Belongs to the eukaryotic ribosomal protein eS24 family.