Expert: Walter Hintz - 9/12/2006

Question
I need to make a model of a ribosome.  DO you have any ideas? I cant think of any, they are so small!!
Your imput would be much appreciated.
Thank you!


Answer
Hi Mandy
 This is sort of an artistic endeavor and I have no artistic ability but I would suggest this. A model of an organelle would be exaggerated to show the structure. go to this site to see conceptualized model of a ribrosome and make a schematic sketch.
 http://cellbio.utmb.edu/cellbio/ribosome.htm

 I would then try to use modeling clay to design a three-d model. Mine would probably look crappy but perhaps you could do it better
  I guess this is all the help I can give you.