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3. Energy & Cell Processes / Steps of Translation / Problem 2

Which of the following options correctly describes the translocation of ribosomes on mRNA during translation?

A

The ribosome moves one nucleotide along the mRNA in the 5' to 3' direction.

B

The ribosome moves one codon along the mRNA in the 3' to 5' direction.

C

The ribosome moves one codon along the mRNA in the 5' to 3' direction.

D

The ribosome moves three codons along the mRNA in the 5' to 3' direction.

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