Which of the Following Steps in Prokaryotic Translation Takes Place

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following steps in prokaryotic translation takes place first?

• A)aminoacylation of the tRNA molecule
• B)joining of 30S and 50S ribosomal subunits into 70S ribsomes
• C)binding of mRNA to a ribosome
• D)attachment of fMet aminoacyl tRNA
• E)catalysis by RNA polymerase

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Definitions:

Sodium Ethoxide

A strong base formed from the reaction of ethanol with sodium, used in organic synthesis as a nucleophile.

Sodium T-butoxide

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Williamson Ether Synthesis

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Fragmentations

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