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A ribosome is the protein maker in a cell. Looks like tiny circular grains of sand. Its in all cells and is INSIDE the cell membrane.

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The structure that carries amino acids to the ribosome?

The structure that carries amino acids to the ribosome is called transfer RNA (tRNA). Each tRNA molecule carries a specific amino acid and binds to the corresponding mRNA codon on the ribosome during protein synthesis.


How does the structure of tRNA relate to its function in translation?

The function of tRNA includes the transfer of amino acids to ribosome, matching the anticodon with an amino acid, and forming hydrogen bonds between anticodons and mRNA codons. Because the amino acid and anticodons are at the ends of the RNA it will be able to match together, its small size allows it to transfer amino acids to the ribosome, and since the anticodon is at the end of the tRNA it will be able to form hydrogen bonds with mRNA codons.


Is trna double stranded or single stranded?

tRNA, or transfer RNA, is a single stranded molecule. The only double stranded RNA is dsRNA, or double stranded RNA. They are typically found in viruses.


Why does tRNA have a T shape?

The shape of tRNA is specifically designed to be able to accept the amino acid according to its anticodon. If tRNA was in any other shape, aminoacyl tRNA synthetase, the enzyme that adds amino acid to tRNA, would not be able to transfer the amino acid to tRNA.


What do the circles of the tRNA represent?

The circles in tRNA represent the secondary structure of the molecule, which consists of a cloverleaf shape with loops and stems. Each circle corresponds to a segment of the tRNA molecule, including the acceptor arm, amino acid arm, D loop, T loop, and anticodon loop. These elements are essential for the proper function of tRNA in protein synthesis.

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What is the structure of tRNA molecule?

trna does not carry structural informatio while mrna has several codons and the trna has one anti codon.


Cloverleaf structure has mRNA tRNA or rrna?

Cloverleaf structure typically refers to the secondary structure of tRNA (transfer RNA) molecules, not mRNA or rRNA. TRNA molecules have a characteristic cloverleaf shape with four stems and three loops that enable them to carry specific amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.


The structure that carries amino acids to the ribosome?

The structure that carries amino acids to the ribosome is called transfer RNA (tRNA). Each tRNA molecule carries a specific amino acid and binds to the corresponding mRNA codon on the ribosome during protein synthesis.


Structure of tRNA different from DNA?

tRNA is a single-stranded molecule that folds into a cloverleaf shape, while DNA is double-stranded and forms a helical structure. tRNA carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis, whereas DNA carries genetic information. tRNA contains modified nucleotides and often has loops and stems that are crucial for its function in protein synthesis.


How does the structure of tRNA relate to its function in translation?

The function of tRNA includes the transfer of amino acids to ribosome, matching the anticodon with an amino acid, and forming hydrogen bonds between anticodons and mRNA codons. Because the amino acid and anticodons are at the ends of the RNA it will be able to match together, its small size allows it to transfer amino acids to the ribosome, and since the anticodon is at the end of the tRNA it will be able to form hydrogen bonds with mRNA codons.


What role does the structure of RNA and DNA play in protein synthesis?

mRNA. tRNA,


Is trna double stranded or single stranded?

tRNA, or transfer RNA, is a single stranded molecule. The only double stranded RNA is dsRNA, or double stranded RNA. They are typically found in viruses.


Does trna contain uracil?

Yes, tRNA (transfer RNA) contains uracil. In the structure of tRNA, uracil replaces thymine, which is found in DNA. This presence of uracil is part of what distinguishes RNA from DNA, as RNA typically contains uracil instead of thymine.


Why does tRNA have a T shape?

The shape of tRNA is specifically designed to be able to accept the amino acid according to its anticodon. If tRNA was in any other shape, aminoacyl tRNA synthetase, the enzyme that adds amino acid to tRNA, would not be able to transfer the amino acid to tRNA.


What structures responsibility for cell transport?

The structure or organelle is tRNA also known as transport proteins


How do you translate the mRNA code?

Codes for the nuetrons in a basis of natural science when given a double helix structure follwed by a codon enzyme


What does a filovirus look like?

a rod like structure