If a Cell-Free Protein-Synthesizing System from Bacteria Were Supplied with Aminoacyl-TRNAs

question 100

Multiple Choice

If a cell-free protein-synthesizing system from bacteria were supplied with aminoacyl-tRNAs rather than free amino acids, which of the following would NOT be required for peptide bond synthesis?

• A) ATP
• B) mRNA
• C) ribosomes
• D) peptidyl transferase
• E) GTP

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