Term Name:	translation initiation ternary complex
Synonyms:	Met-tRNA/eIF2.GTP ternary complex, translation initiation (ternary) complex
Definition:	A ribonucleoprotein complex that contains aminoacylated initiator methionine tRNA, GTP, and initiation factor 2 (either eIF2 in eukaryotes, or IF2 in prokaryotes). In prokaryotes, fMet-tRNA (initiator) is used rather than Met-tRNA (initiator).
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0044207]    QuickGO    AmiGO