6. What are the A, P, and E, sites on the ribosome? Explain what the initial signifies and what occurs at each site during the process of translation. (Hint: Drawing a rough diagram of the ribosome and other constitutive parts of the process may help.)
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The P site holds the peptidyl-tRNA, which carries the growing polypeptide chain. The E site is where the deacylated tRNA exits the ribosome after releasing its amino acid. Show more…
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