During the Initiation of Translation, the Small Ribosomal Subunit Binds

question 18

Multiple Choice

During the initiation of translation, the small ribosomal subunit binds mRNA, and then the initiator tRNA base-pairs with mRNA. Which step happens next?

• A)The ribosome catalyzes the formation of the first peptide bond.
• B)The first tRNA is released.
• C)The second tRNA base-pairs with the mRNA.
• D)The ribosome starts the assembly of the amino acid chain.
• E)The large ribosomal subunit joins the small subunit.

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