The ribosome has 3 sites that hold tRNAs. Discuss the A, P, and E sites of the ribosome. What occurs at each site and how are they involved in elongation for translation?
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The A site (Aminoacyl-tRNA site) is where the incoming aminoacyl-tRNA, carrying the next amino acid to be added to the growing polypeptide chain, binds to the ribosome. This site ensures the correct matching of the tRNA anticodon with the mRNA codon. Show more…
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