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Author Question: What is the function of the release factor (RF)? A) It separates tRNA in the A s (Read 1079 times)

Yolanda

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on: Jun 25, 2013
What is the function of the release factor (RF)?
A) It separates tRNA in the A site from the growing polypeptide.
B) It binds to the stop codon in the A site in place of a tRNA.
C) It releases the amino acid from its tRNA to allow the amino acid to form a peptide bond.
D) It supplies a source of energy for termination of translation.
E) It releases the ribosome from the ER to allow polypeptides into the cytosol.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2013
It's B. Have a nice day!


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Reply #2 on: Jul 5, 2013
Thanks COCO :D


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