How Did France Become Helpful to the Colonists in the Spring

question 76

Multiple Choice

How did France become helpful to the colonists in the spring of 1776?

• A) It shipped supplies to the rebels.
• B) It attacked the British Isles.
• C) It lent the colonies money.
• D) It convinced the British to hold back on attacking the colonies.

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Definitions:

Peptidyl Transferase

An enzyme component of the ribosome that catalyzes the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids during the synthesis of proteins.

Peptide Bond

A peptide bond is a chemical bond formed between two amino acids when the carboxyl group of one reacts with the amino group of the other, releasing a molecule of water.

Elongation Stage

The phase during DNA transcription or protein synthesis where the nucleic acid or protein chain is extended by the addition of more units.

SnRNPs

Small nuclear ribonucleoproteins involved in the splicing of pre-mRNA in the nucleus.