Initiator tRNA

INITIATOR tRNA
  •  A special tRNA (initiator tRNA), recognizing the AUG start codon, is used to initiate protein synthesis in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
  • In prokaryotes, the initiator tRNA is first charged with methionine by methionyl - tRNA synthetase.                                            
Last modified: Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 5:40 AM