Protein synthesis depends on ribosomes, mRNA, tRNA, amino acids and enzymes. Fig. 4.1 shows the structure of a tRNA molecule.
(a)[1]
State the name of the bond marked P.
(b)[3]
Use Fig. 4.1 to describe the role of tRNA in protein synthesis. You may add labels to Fig. 4.1 to support your answer.
(c)[3]
tRNA molecules are made in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. Outline the process by which tRNA molecules are synthesised in the nucleus.
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