Messenger RNA is translated at ribosomes. Figures 3.9-3.12 illustrate this process. A
special type of RNA known at tRNA recognizes amino acids and brings them to the ribosome.
The tRNA matches up its own sequence of 3 bases to the codon in the messenger RNA.
Figure 3.9: Transfer RNA Brings and Aligns Amino Acids
Figure 3.10: A Peptide Bond Forms between the Amino Acids
Figure 3.11: Ribosome Shifts Along Messenger RNA
Figure 3.12: Second Peptide Bond Forms and Cycle Starts Over
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