What is the role of ribosome in translation?

The genetic information stored in DNA is a living archive of instructions that cells use to accomplish the functions of life. read more

By Lisa Parris; Updated April 25, 2017 Translation is the first step in the system by which cells build proteins. read more

Ribosomes launch the protein synthesis process by translating mRNA into specific amino acid chains. These chains consist of two subunits, which are comprised of a third and abundant variety of RNA called ribosomal RNA. read more

Translation occurs inside the ribosomes, which are tiny organelles on the rough endoplasmic reticulum. A ribosome is a complex protein made of two subunits. It houses the mRNA and tRNA strands as they work through the process of translation. mRNA codons match to tRNA anticodons. tRNA molecules carry in the amino acids. read more