tRNA (transfer RNA) is a type of RNA molecule that plays a crucial role in protein synthesis. It carries amino acids to the ribosome, which is the site of protein synthesis, where the amino acids are joined together to form a protein chain.
If poison were to block our cell's ability to make tRNA, it would disrupt protein synthesis and affect the production of essential proteins in the body. This could lead to a range of symptoms, depending on the proteins that are affected.
For example, if the poison blocked the production of tRNA molecules that carry amino acids required for the formation of enzymes involved in digestion, it could lead to problems with digestion and absorption of nutrients. If the poison blocked the production of tRNA molecules that carry amino acids required for the formation of muscle proteins, it could lead to muscle weakness and atrophy.
In severe cases, such as if the poison blocked the production of tRNA molecules that carry amino acids required for the formation of essential proteins involved in the functioning of vital organs such as the heart or lungs, it could be fatal.