Multiple ribosomes move along the coding region of mRNA, creating a polysome. The ability of multiple ribosomes to function on an mRNA molecule explains the limited abundance of mRNA in the cell. ... Polysome activity can be used to measure the level of gene expression through a technique called polysomal profiling.

What are benefits of Polysomes?

What are the advantages of polyribosomes? This occurs when multiple ribosomes translate a single mRNA simultaneously- forms polyribosome/ polysome. Polyribosomes allow many polypeptides to be synthesized simultaneously, which makes the process more efficient.

Why are Polyribosomes used?

Polyribosomes attached to the endoplasmic reticulum synthesize proteins for export from the cell (e.g., digestive enzymes) and for placement within the plasma membrane (e.g., ion channel proteins).