Genetic translation
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Genetic translation
Genetic translation, computer diagram. This process uses genetic information to direct the synthesis of proteins. The main molecules involved are two types of RNA (ribonucleic acid). mRNA (messenger RNA, top right) carries a working copy (transcript) of the information in the relevant gene. Genes comprise a sequence of nucleotide triplets (codons), each coding for an amino acid. tRNAs (transfer RNA, cloverleaf shape) each carry a single amino acid (not shown) and have an anticodon loop which binds to the corresponding codon (upper right). A sequence of codons is thus translated to a sequence of amino acids, which are joined to make a protein
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Assembling Assembly Binding Diagram Genetic Messenger Rna Molecular Biology Mrna Nucleotide Nucleotides Pairing Protein Synthesis Ribonucleic Acid Transfer Rna Translation Trna Amino Bio Chemistry Biochemical Computer Artwork Genetics
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This print showcases the intricate process of genetic translation, beautifully depicted through a computer diagram. At the heart of this biological phenomenon are two types of RNA molecules: mRNA and tRNA. Positioned at the top right corner, messenger RNA (mRNA) acts as a diligent courier, carrying an exact transcript of genetic information from the relevant gene. Comprising nucleotide triplets known as codons, these sequences serve as codes for specific amino acids. Intriguingly shaped like cloverleaves, transfer RNAs (tRNAs) play a crucial role in this molecular ballet. Each tRNA carries a single amino acid and possesses an anticodon loop that binds precisely to its corresponding codon located on mRNA's upper right side. As if following a secret codebook, this binding between anticodons and codons allows for the seamless translation of nucleotide sequences into amino acid sequences. The culmination of this elegant dance is protein synthesis – where individual amino acids are meticulously joined together to form proteins essential for life's myriad functions. This mesmerizing artwork not only highlights the complexity involved in assembling proteins but also underscores how genetics underpin our very existence. Captured by Science Photo Library with utmost precision and detail, this image encapsulates the fascinating world of molecular biology while showcasing the interplay between biochemistry and computer technology in unraveling nature's secrets.
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