The first stage of protein translation occurs when Met-tRNAᵢᴹᵉᵗ base pairs with the mRNA being translated in the ribosomal:
A)P site.
B)A site.
C)E site.
D)T site.

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The first stage of protein translation involves the Met-tRNAᵢᴹᵉᵗ base pairing with the mRNA in the ribosomal P site, which stands for peptidyl site. This is where the initial methionine (Met) amino acid that starts the protein synthesis process is positioned.

The First Stage of Protein Translation Occurs When Met-TRNAᵢᴹᵉᵗ Base