What is a ribosome’s role in translation?
· A ribosome brings together correctly the
mRNA, which needs to be translated, and
the tRNA, which assists in the translation
process, to come together correctly.
· During translation, tRNA molecules
carrying amino acids are positioned in the
ribosome’s two docking sites.
· Afterwards, this machinery can
disassemble and be reused many times.
· In the upcoming animation, you will see a
ribosome assembling a polypeptide chain, a
future protein.