Which of the Following Statements About Initiation of Translation in Bacteria

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about initiation of translation in bacteria is FALSE?

• A) fMet-tRNAfMet is the only charged tRNA that can bind to the 30S subunit on its own.
• B) The formyl group is transferred to Met-tRNAfMet from 10-formyl-tetrahydrofolate.
• C) Three initiation factor proteins are required to bind the mRNA and the initiator tRNA to the 30S ribosome.
• D) Pairing between mRNA and rRNA places the initiation codon next to the P site in the ribosome.
• E) The complete 70S initiation complex ready to receive a second charged tRNA is assembled without any GTP hydrolysis.

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Equilibrium Price

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