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Transfer RNAs (tRNAs)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

tRNAs are small molecules that carry amino acids to the ribosome for incorporation into a polypeptide during translation.

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