💡 Key Concept: Complementary Base Pairing It's like matching puzzle pieces! Each piece (or base) has a partner that fits just right.

Translation is a process where the cell reads the code from mRNA to make proteins. This process relies on the perfect match-making system called complementary base pairing between tRNA and mRNA.

• tRNA has something called an anticodon. Think of this as a unique 3-letter code.
• mRNA has a series of 3-letter codes called codons.
• The anticodon of tRNA must match perfectly with the codon of mRNA for translation to work. It's like fitting the right key into a lock!

• Adenine (A) matches with Uracil (U).
  • Real-world example: Think of Adenine and Uracil as peanut butter and jelly. Alone they're good, but together they make the perfect sandwich!
• Cytosine (C) pairs up with Guanine (G).
  • Real-world example: Consider Cytosine and Guanine as Batman and Robin. They’re the dynamic duo that always works together!