To initiate translation, the mRNA first binds to

Options

A. the smallar ribosomal sub-unit
B. the larger ribosomal sub-unit
C. the whole ribosome
D. No such specificity exists

Answer

A

Explanation

The ribosome consists of structural RNAs and about 80 different proteins. IN its inactive stats, it exist as two subunits , a large subunit and a small subunit. When the smaller subunit encounters the mRNA, the process of translation of the mRNA to protein begins.