Video - Translation of mRNA
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Translation of mRNA
Video Summary
Translation is the process by which ribosomes in the cell's cytoplasm decode the genetic information encoded in messenger RNA (mRNA) to synthesize proteins. During translation, transfer RNA (tRNA) molecules bring amino acids to the ribosome, where they are linked together in a specific sequence to form a polypeptide chain. The order of amino acids in the polypeptide chain is determined by the sequence of codons in the mRNA molecule. The process of translation is essential for the production of proteins, which are involved in a wide variety of biological processes in the cell.