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TRNA (Transfer RNA)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

tRNA is a type of RNA that transports specific amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis based on coding sequences present on mRNA.

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