Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase

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Across
  1. 7. An enzyme that is responsible for attaching the correct amino acid to its corresponding tRNA. Each amino acid has its own specific synthetase for accurate protein synthesis.
  2. 8. An error in either the charging step or the binding of the charged tRNA to its codon will cause ______.
Down
  1. 1. Process when energy is broken down into AMP and pyrophosphate. This energy is required to drive the charging reaction forward.
  2. 2. tRNA that has an amino acid attached and is ready to deliver it to the ribosome.
  3. 3. Formed when an enzyme uses ATP to activate an amino acid, producing an intermediate and releasing pyrophosphate during the charging process.
  4. 4. A loop on the tRNA that helps ensure that the correct amino acid is attached to the correct tRNA during the charging process.
  5. 5. A high-energy ____ bond forms between the amino acid and tRNA. This bond stores energy for peptide bond formation later and links amino acid to a growing polypeptide chain.
  6. 6. The process where a synthetase attaches a specific amino acid to its matching tRNA.