RNA - Translation

• occurs in the ribosome
• 1 - mRNA attaches to the ribosome which is made from rRNA (ribosomal RNA)
• 2 - transfer RNA (tRNA) are found free in the cytoplasm are attracted to mRNA
• 3 - each tRNA carries specific amino acids
• 4 - Triplets or condons are the mRNA strand attract complementary triplets (called anti-condons) on tRNA molecules
• 5 - The amino acids are detached from their tRNA molecules and bonded together to form the new protein
• 6 - The protein folds into the correct 3D shape to allow it to function properly
• Translation - using the mRNA code to form a protein.