Section 6
Translation: Protein Synthesis
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Processing of tRNAs and rRNAs
rRNA and tRNA are structural molecules that aid in protein synthesis but are not themselves translated into protein.
The Protein Synthesis Machinery
Protein synthesis, or translation of mRNA into protein, occurs with the help of ribosomes, tRNAs, and aminoacyl tRNA synthetases.
Prokaryotic Transcription and Translation Are Coupled
Prokaryotic transcription occurs in the cytoplasm alongside translation and can occur simultaneously.
The Incorporation of Nonstandard Amino Acids
Aside from the 22 standard amino acids, there are many other amino acids that are called non-proteinogenic or non-standard.
Unsticking Stuck Ribosomes
Ribosomes can get stuck on mRNAs, cells have ways of unsticking them.