In order to add a single amino acid to a growing polypeptide chain,a grand total of __________ molecules or ATP or GTP are utilized.

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In order to add a single amino acid to a growing polypeptide chain, three molecules of ATP or GTP are utilized. Two of these molecules provide energy for the formation of a peptide bond, and the third molecule is used to activate the amino acid at the ribosome.

In Order to Add a Single Amino Acid to a Growing