Table of contents

1. Introduction to Biochemistry4h 34m
2. Water3h 23m
3. Amino Acids8h 10m
4. Protein Structure10h 4m
5. Protein Techniques14h 5m
6. Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics13h 38m
7. Enzyme Inhibition and Regulation 8h 42m
8. Protein Function 9h 41m
9. Carbohydrates7h 49m
10. Lipids5h 49m
11. Biological Membranes and Transport 6h 37m
12. Biosignaling9h 45m
Review 1: Nucleic Acids, Lipids, & Membranes2h 47m
Review 2: Biosignaling, Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis, & PP-Pathway3h 12m
Review 3: Pyruvate & Fatty Acid Oxidation, Citric Acid Cycle, & Glycogen Metabolism2h 26m
Review 4: Amino Acid Oxidation, Oxidative Phosphorylation, & Photophosphorylation1h 48m

3. Amino Acids

Amino Acid Groups

Biochemistry

3. Amino Acids

Amino Acid Groups

Previous problemNext problem

Struggling with Biochemistry?

Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first video

Multiple Choice

Which molecule is responsible for bringing amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis?

rRNA (ribosomal RNA)

tRNA (transfer RNA)

mRNA (messenger RNA)

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Previous problemNext problem

Verified step by step guidance

Understand the process of protein synthesis: Protein synthesis occurs in two main stages, transcription and translation. During translation, amino acids are assembled into a polypeptide chain at the ribosome.

Identify the role of each molecule listed: rRNA (ribosomal RNA) forms the structural and functional components of the ribosome, mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome, and DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) stores genetic information but does not directly participate in translation.

Focus on the molecule responsible for transporting amino acids: tRNA (transfer RNA) is the molecule that carries specific amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

Explain how tRNA works: tRNA has an anticodon region that pairs with the codon on the mRNA strand, ensuring the correct amino acid is added to the growing polypeptide chain.

Conclude that tRNA is the molecule responsible for bringing amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis, as it directly interacts with both the mRNA and the ribosome to facilitate translation.