tRNA
Amino acid courier
In molecular biology, tRNA (transfer RNA) is a small RNA molecule that carries amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis.
Each tRNA has an anticodon that matches a specific codon on messenger RNA, ensuring the correct amino acid is added to the growing protein chain.
The ribosome accepts tRNA molecules in sequence as it reads the genetic code.
tRNA's matching triplet
- cloverleafLooped highway junction
- wobbleUnsteady side-to-side motion
- nucleotideGenetic code subunit
- adeninePurine nucleobase in DNA
cytosine · guanine · uracil · L-shaped · ribose · base pairing
Protein synthesis site
- codonBase triplet encoding amino
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- peptide bondAmino acid connection
- polypeptideAmino acid polymer
protein synthesis · initiation · termination · peptidyl transferase · genetic code · reading frame · messenger RNA · mRNA
Restoring electrical power
- elongationIncrease in length
- translocationMovement to another place
- decodingExtracting meaning from symbols
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
Connecting by interweaving ends
- intronNoncoding gene segment
- processingSystematic operation on data
- transcriptionWritten version of speech
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
Engineering novel living systems
- CRISPRGene-editing molecular machinery
- gene editingTargeted DNA alteration
- therapeuticsStudy of healing interventions
- bioengineeringEngineering applied to biology
Gel surrounding the nucleus
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- chloroplastLight-harvesting cell structure
- eukaryoticHaving organized nuclear membrane
- prokaryoticLacking membrane-enclosed organelles
One who starts something
- elongatorSomething that lengthens
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
- cognateWord sharing etymological origin
- mitochondrialOf cell's energy centers
anticodon
tRNA's matching triplet
- cloverleafLooped highway junction
- wobbleUnsteady side-to-side motion
- nucleotideGenetic code subunit
adenine · cytosine · guanine · uracil · L-shaped · ribose · base pairing
ribosome
Protein synthesis site
- codonBase triplet encoding amino
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- peptide bondAmino acid connection
polypeptide · protein synthesis · initiation · termination · peptidyl transferase · genetic code · reading frame · messenger RNA · mRNA
charging
Restoring electrical power
- elongationIncrease in length
- translocationMovement to another place
- decodingExtracting meaning from symbols
splicing
Connecting by interweaving ends
- intronNoncoding gene segment
- processingSystematic operation on data
- transcriptionWritten version of speech
synthetic biology
Engineering novel living systems
- CRISPRGene-editing molecular machinery
- gene editingTargeted DNA alteration
- therapeuticsStudy of healing interventions
cytoplasm
Gel surrounding the nucleus
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- chloroplastLight-harvesting cell structure
- eukaryoticHaving organized nuclear membrane
initiator
One who starts something
- elongatorSomething that lengthens
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
- cognateWord sharing etymological origin