transfer RNA (tRNA)

Transfer RNA (tRNA) is a type of RNA molecule that helps translate genetic information into proteins. It acts as an adaptor by carrying specific amino acids—the building blocks of proteins—to the correct position on the messenger RNA (mRNA) during protein synthesis. Each tRNA has a unique three-base sequence called an anticodon that recognizes and pairs with a corresponding codon on the mRNA. This precise pairing ensures that amino acids are linked in the correct order, ultimately forming functional proteins necessary for various biological processes.