Peptidyl transferase

Peptidyl transferase is an enzyme found in the ribosome that plays a crucial role during protein synthesis. It helps form peptide bonds, which are the chemical links connecting amino acids—the building blocks of proteins. As the ribosome reads genetic instructions, peptidyl transferase helps attach each new amino acid to the growing protein chain by catalyzing the bond formation. Essentially, it acts like a molecular glue, ensuring the amino acids are connected in the correct order to produce functional proteins vital for all living organisms.