Figure 17.4
-Refer to Figure 17.4. During elongation, which site in the ribosome represents the location where a codon is being read?
A) P site
B) small subunit
C) E site
D) A site

Question

Figure 17.4
-Refer to Figure 17.4. During elongation, which site in the ribosome represents the location where a codon is being read?
A) P site 
B) small subunit 
C) E site 
D) A site

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The A site in the ribosome represents the location where a codon is being read during elongation. The A site is where the incoming aminoacyl-tRNA binds to complement the mRNA codon in the ribosomal RNA.

Figure 17.4 -Refer to Figure 17.4. During Elongation, Which Site in the in the Ribosome