Here's a breakdown:
* mRNA (messenger RNA): This molecule carries the genetic code from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm.
* Ribosomes: These are complex structures made of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins. They act as the "factories" where protein synthesis takes place.
* tRNA (transfer RNA): These molecules bring specific amino acids to the ribosome, matching them to the codons on the mRNA.
The ribosome moves along the mRNA, reading the codons one by one. Each codon specifies a particular amino acid. As the ribosome moves, tRNA molecules bring the corresponding amino acids, which are then linked together to form a polypeptide chain. This chain eventually folds into a functional protein.
