Ribosomal Structure and Catalytic Features Flashcards
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1
Q
What is the structure of ribosome?
A
It is a large 50 protein macromolecule with a large subunit functioning as the peptide transfer centre made up of RNA and a small subunit functioning as the decoding centre. It has three binding sites for tRNA and one for mRNA.
2
Q
What are the three binding sites for tRNA?
A
A or Aminoacetylated tRNA site
P or Peptidyl tRNA center
E or exit site
