Aminoacyl-trna

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Aminoacyl-tRNA

Aminoacyl-tRNA (pronounced: a-mee-no-ah-seel-t-RNA) is a crucial component in the process of Protein synthesis. It is a type of Transfer RNA (tRNA) that is charged with a specific Amino acid.

Etymology

The term "Aminoacyl-tRNA" is derived from the words "amino acid" and "tRNA". "Amino acid" refers to the building blocks of proteins, while "tRNA" stands for transfer RNA, a type of RNA that helps in the process of protein synthesis.

Function

Aminoacyl-tRNA plays a vital role in the process of protein synthesis. It carries the appropriate amino acid to the Ribosome, where it is added to the growing protein chain. This process is facilitated by an enzyme known as Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase, which attaches the correct amino acid to its corresponding tRNA molecule.

Related Terms

  • Protein synthesis: The process by which proteins are produced in cells.
  • Transfer RNA (tRNA): A type of RNA that carries amino acids to the ribosome for protein synthesis.
  • Amino acid: The building blocks of proteins.
  • Ribosome: The cellular machinery where protein synthesis takes place.
  • Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase: The enzyme that attaches the correct amino acid to its corresponding tRNA molecule.
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