RNA Transfer
RNA transfer, or tRNA (transfer RNA), is a crucial process in protein synthesis. It involves the transport of amino acids to the ribosome, the cellular machinery that assembles proteins. Each tRNA molecule is specific to one amino acid and has an anticodon that pairs with the corresponding codon on the mRNA (messenger RNA) strand, ensuring the correct sequence of amino acids in the growing protein chain.
During translation, the tRNA molecules bring amino acids to the ribosome, where they are linked together in the order specified by the mRNA. This process is essential for creating proteins, which perform various functions in living organisms, from structural roles to enzymatic activities.