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Translation

Process by which mRNA specifies the amino acid sequence of a protein.

Ribosome-mediated decoding of mRNA codons into a polypeptide. Initiation, elongation, and termination steps require tRNAs, aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases, and accessory factors.

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary

    Ribosome-mediated decoding of mRNA codons into a polypeptide. Initiation, elongation, and termination steps require tRNAs, aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases, and accessory factors.

Related terms

Anticodons, Codon, Elongation, Transcription