Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding Protein Synthesis

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE regarding protein synthesis?

• A) Ribosomal proteins catalyze peptide bond formation in the growing polypeptide chain.
• B) The 23S rRNA catalyzes peptide bond formation in the growing polypeptide chain.
• C) Transfer RNAs catalyze peptide bond formation in the growing polypeptide chain.
• D) Messenger RNA catalyzes peptide bond formation in the growing polypeptide chain.

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