Translation
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This process is involved in the synthesis of
proteins.
Components involved in translation:
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Mature mRNA, tRNA, Ribosome,
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The mature mRNA attaches to the ribosomal sub
units, which in turn come together to form a ribosome.
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tRNA (transfer RNA) plays a vital role in this
process, it picks up the complementary amino acids from to cytoplasm to the
ribosome.
What happens during translation:
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Mature mRNA enters the cytoplasm and ribosome
attaches to it.
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Three base pairs on the mRNA are known as codon.
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Each tRNA contains anticodon for each amino
acid.
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Each tRNA can read the complementary codon and
bring in the required amino acids which are joined my peptide bond in the
ribosome.
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At the end of translation, a primary protein
chain is synthesised.
