tRNA Synthesis Process

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<p>Step 1</p>

Step 1

A specific amino acid and ATP bind to the aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase.

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<p>Step 2</p>

Step 2

AMP is covalently bound to the amino acid thereby activating it, and pyrophosphate is released.

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<p>Step 3</p>

Step 3

The correct tRNA binds to the synthetase. The amino acid is covalently attached to the tRNA.

AMP is released.

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<p>Step 4</p>

Step 4

The "charged" tRNA is released.