Describe the role of a ribosome in the production of a polypeptide.

The ribosome binds to the mRNA and reads the codon codeThe ribosome brings the correct tRNA molecules to each mRNA codon, using complementary base pairing between the mRNA codons and the tRNA anticodonsEach tRNA has an amino acid attachedThe ribosome catalyses the formation of peptide bonds between adjacent amino acidsThe ribosome then moves (translocates) to the next codon along the mRNAMultiple amino acids are joined to form a polypeptide

EH
Answered by Elizabeth H. Biology tutor

2976 Views

See similar Biology A Level tutors

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

Why is the oxygen dissociation curve shaped like it is?


Some populations of animals that have never been hunted show very low levels of genetic diversity. Other than hunting, suggest two reasons why populations might show very low levels of genetic diversity.


Explain the structure of a Protein and how this can relate to its function.


Explain how a very high temperature can stop an enzyme from working.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning