The "A" site in the ribosome refers to the: A. binding site for charged tRNA molecules during protein synthesis B. none of these answers C. a site that holds the tRNA which is linked to the growing polypeptide chain D. Site that allows for tRNAs to exit
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This is correct, as the "A" site (Aminoacyl site) is where the charged t-RNA molecules carrying amino acids bind during protein synthesis. Option B is not a valid answer. Option C refers to a site that holds the tRNA linked to the growing polypeptide chain. This Show more…
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