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To initiate translation, the mRNA first ...

To initiate translation, the mRNA first binds to

A

the smaller ribosomal sub-unit.

B

the larger ribosomal sub-unit.

C

the whole ribosome.

D

No such specificity exists.

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The ribosome consists of structural RNAs, and about 80 different proteins. In its inactive state, it exists 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.
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