At the Start of Translation, Where Is the Initiator TRNA

question 52

Multiple Choice

At the start of translation, where is the initiator tRNA base paired with the start codon?

• A) at the A site in the ribosome
• B) first at the A site in the ribosome, and then the E site in the ribosome
• C) first at the A site in the ribosome, and then the P site in the ribosome
• D) at the P site in the ribosome

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Definitions:

Initial Capital

The amount of money that is invested in a business at the start, used to cover startup costs and initial operating expenses.

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock whose dividends accumulate if not paid in a given year and must be paid out before common stock dividends.

Dividends Per Share

The amount of dividend that a company pays out to each shareholder, expressed on a per share basis.

Common Stock

A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation, entitling the holder to vote on corporate matters.