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What is the function of ATP in tRNA charging?
Posted April 19, 2024

Answer

ATP (via phosphorylation) provides the necessary energy to create a high-energy bond within the tRNA molecule. This energy-rich bond is then utilized during the translation process to form peptide bonds between amino acids. Essentially, the stored energy from ATP is responsible for fueling the synthesis of peptide bonds, which are crucial for building proteins during translation.