Which RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome during translation?

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Which RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome during translation?

Explanation:
In translation, transfer RNA brings amino acids to the ribosome. Each tRNA is charged with a specific amino acid by aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases, and its anticodon pairs with a complementary codon on the mRNA, ensuring the correct amino acid is added in the right order. The amino acid is attached to the tRNA’s 3′ end, and the ribosome catalyzes peptide bond formation to build the growing protein. Other RNA types have different roles: mRNA carries the genetic code, rRNA forms the ribosome’s core, and snRNA participates in RNA splicing.

In translation, transfer RNA brings amino acids to the ribosome. Each tRNA is charged with a specific amino acid by aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases, and its anticodon pairs with a complementary codon on the mRNA, ensuring the correct amino acid is added in the right order. The amino acid is attached to the tRNA’s 3′ end, and the ribosome catalyzes peptide bond formation to build the growing protein. Other RNA types have different roles: mRNA carries the genetic code, rRNA forms the ribosome’s core, and snRNA participates in RNA splicing.

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