The Role of GTP in the Translocation Step of Protein

question 29

Multiple Choice

The role of GTP in the translocation step of protein synthesis is to supply energy for

• A)peptide bond formation.
• B)dissociation of EF-G-GDP.
• C)movement of the peptidyl-tRNA from the P site to the A site.
• D)movement of the peptidyl-tRNA from the A site to the P site.
• E)None of the above.

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