tRNA Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is aminocylation of tRNA?
A
This is when the acyl group of the acceptor arm is removed and replaced by an amino acid.
2
Q
What enzyme is responsible for this?
A
aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases.
3
Q
How many aminoacyl-tRNA syntheses are there?
A
20 - one for each amino acid.
4
Q
What is the part of the tRNA that binds the mRNA and where is it located on the molecule?
A
anticodon located on the anticodon arm of the tRNA molecule.
