In Eukaryotes What Is the Function of EIF-4 (Cap Binding

question 17

Multiple Choice

In eukaryotes what is the function of eIF-4 (cap binding protein) ?

• A)It assists in the dissociation of the ribosomal complex following termination of translation.
• B)It cleaves the first amino acid on a newly translated protein.
• C)It binds to the 5' end of mRNA and assists in the formation of the pre-initiation complex.
• D)It acts as a general acid-base catalyst during the formation of the peptide bond.

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