The role of GTP in the translocation step of protein synthesis is to supply energy for
A)peptide bond formation.
B)dissociation of EF-G-GDP.
C)movement of the peptidyl-tRNA from the P site to the A site.
D)movement of the peptidyl-tRNA from the A site to the P site.
E)None of the above.

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The role of GTP in the translocation step of protein synthesis is to supply energy for the movement of the peptidyl-tRNA from the A site to the P site. This process is facilitated by elongation factor G (EF-G) in bacteria and its equivalent in eukaryotes.

The Role of GTP in the Translocation Step of Protein