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trna

/ˌtiː ɑːr ˈɛn ˌeɪ/ /ˌtiː ˌɑːr ˌɛn ˌeɪ/

Meanings
noun
A short-chain version of RNA that transfers individual amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis.

Examples :

"During protein synthesis, each tRNA molecule carries a specific amino acid to the ribosome to be added to the growing protein chain. "
biochemistry biology medicine organism structure function

Related Words

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration transfers

transfers noun

/ˈtrænsfɜːrz/ /trænsˈfɜːrz/

The act of conveying or removing something from one place, person or thing to another.

"The transfers from the primary school to the middle school were handled smoothly this year. "

Illustration growing

growing verb

/ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/

To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

"Children grow quickly."

Illustration specific

specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

Illustration version

version noun

/ˈvɜːʃən/ /ˈvɝʒən/

A specific form or variation of something.

"My phone has a new version of the operating system. "

Illustration ribosome

ribosome noun

/ˈɹaɪbəˌsəʊm/ /ˈɹaɪbəˌsoʊm/

A small organelle found in all cells; involved in the production of proteins by translating messenger RNA.

"The ribosome reads the genetic code and assembles proteins, much like a factory worker follows instructions to build a product. "

Illustration protein

protein noun

/ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/ /ˈpɹoʊtiːn/

Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.

"My mother added extra protein to her lunch to help her build muscle. "

Illustration ribosomes

ribosomes noun

/ˈraɪbəˌsoʊmz/

A small organelle found in all cells; involved in the production of proteins by translating messenger RNA.

"Simple Sentence: Ribosomes in our cells build proteins that help us grow and stay healthy. "

Illustration carries

carries noun

/ˈkæriz/

A manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.

""The correct carries of the grocery bags prevented them from ripping." "

Illustration during

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "

Illustration synthesis

synthesis noun

/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/

The formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things.

"The student's synthesis of different historical sources allowed her to write a strong essay. "

Illustration molecule

molecule noun

/ˈmɒləkjuːl/ /ˈmɑləkjul/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."