Translation involves mRNA carrying genetic code from the nucleus to the cytoplasm, where ribosomes decode the code into proteins. Ribosomes attach to mRNA and read its sequence three nucleotides at a time, using transfer RNA and its anticodons to specify amino acids. Peptidyl transferase catalyzes the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids into a polypeptide chain. Multiple ribosomes can attach to a single mRNA strand simultaneously to speed up protein production.