The movement of the ribosome on mRNA translocates the initial tRNA to the _ site and ejects it from the ribosome:
Correct answer: D. E
- A. A
- B. P
- C. U
- D. E
Explanation
The movement of ribosomes along the mRNA molecule in the 5' → 3' direction translocates the initial tRNA to the E site and ejects it from the ribosome. The E site is where the empty tRNA exits the ribosome after it has released its amino acid, and the P site is where the tRNA carrying the growing polypeptide chain is located. The A site is where the incoming aminoacyl-tRNA pairs with the mRNA codon. The U site is not a recognised site in ribosomal function.
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