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Introduction to Translation

Introduction to Translation

3. Energy & Cell Processes / Introduction to Translation / Problem 2

Which of the following accurately describes the role of the Shine-Dalgarno sequence in prokaryotic translation initiation?

A

It signals the termination of translation by binding to release factors

B

It facilitates the binding of the ribosome to the 5’ cap of mRNA

C

It aligns the start codon with the P site of the ribosome by base-pairing with the 16S rRNA

D

It recruits tRNA molecules to the ribosome for the initiation of translation

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