The structure and function of transfer RNA Flashcards
1
Q
What do ribosomes do in protein synthesis?
A
help with the coupling of tRNA anticodons with mRNA codons
2
Q
what are ribosomal subunits made of?
A
proteins and rRNA
3
Q
what does the P site hold for tRNA
A
the tRNA that carries the growing polypeptide chain
4
Q
what does the A site hold for tRNA
A
the tRNA that carries the next amino acid to be added to the chain
5
Q
what is the E site for tRNA
A
the exit site, where discharged tRNA leaves the ribosome