Which of the Following Is Not a Function of Initiation

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a function of initiation factors in E. coli ?

• A) Prevent the ribosomal subunits from binding together.
• B) Lead the initial tRNA to its correct position on the large subunit of the ribosome.
• C) Help the mRNA to bind to the tRNA.
• D) Carry GTP to provide energy for certain steps in the initiation process.
• E) The initiation factors do all of these.

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