The assignment of individual ribosomal proteins to specific ribosomal functions is difficult due to the enormous cooperativity of the ribosome. However, the role of a few proteins have been clarified using various techniques. In particular, mutations altering ribosomal proteins and mediating resistance against antibiotics have provided important clues.
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