Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2009 2009Moderate

The attachment of two subunits of ribosome along mRNA is controlled?

Correct answer: D. Magnesium ions

  • A. Sodium ions
  • B. Calcium ions
  • C. Potassium ions
  • D. Magnesium ions

Explanation

The correct answer is Option D: Magnesium ions. Magnesium ions play a crucial role in stabilizing the ribosome-mRNA complex by neutralizing the negative charges of the RNA backbone and facilitating hydrogen bond formation between mRNA and rRNA bases. The other options, sodium, calcium, and potassium ions, do not have a significant role in controlling the attachment of ribosome subunits along mRNA.

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