Question

What does the "t" in tRNA stand for?

Answer 1

The ' t ' in tRNA stands for ' transfer '.

Explanation:

tRNA are small molecules that carry amino acids to the ribosomes.
Amino acids attach to the tRNA with the help of specific enzymes.
Specialised tRNA exist for each of the 20 amino acids.

tRNA molecules contain fewer than 100 nucleotides and are folded in the characteristic clover leaf structure.