What Is the Correct Order for the Following List of Steps

question 68

Multiple Choice

What is the correct order for the following list of steps for initiating translation? 1. Binding of initiator tRNA to mRNA
2) Binding of large ribosomal subunit to mRNA
3) Binding of small ribosomal subunit to mRNA
4) Binding of a 2nd tRNA with its amino acid to the A site
5) Formation of covalent bond between methionine and second amino acid

• A)1, 3, 2, 4, 5
• B)1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• C)3, 1, 2, 4, 5
• D)3, 2, 1, 4, 5
• E)2, 3, 1, 4, 5

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