Overview
Transfer RNA (tRNA) is a vital component of the protein synthesis process in cells. It serves as the intermediary that translates the genetic code carried by messenger RNA (mRNA) into a sequence of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. Each tRNA molecule is specific to one amino ac...
Key Terms
Example: There are 20 different amino acids that combine to form proteins.
Example: The codon AUG codes for the amino acid methionine.
Example: The anticodon UAC pairs with the codon AUG.
Example: Ribosomes can be found free in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.
Example: During translation, tRNA brings amino acids to the ribosome.
Example: mRNA is transcribed from DNA and translated into proteins.
Related Topics
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
rRNA is a type of RNA that, along with proteins, makes up the ribosome and plays a crucial role in protein synthesis.
intermediateMessenger RNA (mRNA)
mRNA is the RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.
beginnerProtein Synthesis
The process by which cells build proteins based on the genetic instructions carried by mRNA.
intermediateKey Concepts
Amino acid transportAnticodon-codon pairingProtein synthesisRibosome function