acceptor rna

noun

Meaning

A specialized ribonucleic acid molecule that binds to a specific amino acid and transports it to the site of protein synthesis.

Examples

The acceptor RNA must be correctly charged with its corresponding amino acid before entering the ribosome.
Researchers analyzed how the acceptor RNA interacts with the mRNA codon during the translation process.

Synonyms: tRNA, transfer RNA

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acceptor rna

noun

Pronunciation: əkˈsɛptər ˌɑːr ɛn ˈeɪ

Definition

A specialized ribonucleic acid molecule that binds to a specific amino acid and transports it to the site of protein synthesis.

Examples

The acceptor RNA must be correctly charged with its corresponding amino acid before entering the ribosome.
Researchers analyzed how the acceptor RNA interacts with the mRNA codon during the translation process.
Mutations in the acceptor RNA can lead to errors in the sequence of proteins produced by the cell.

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