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

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To add a single amino acid to the growing polypeptide chain, three molecules of ATP or GTP are utilized. This is because two ATP molecules are required to activate the amino acid and then one more ATP or GTP molecule is required to form the peptide bond between the amino acid and the growing chain.

In Order to Add a Single Amino Acid to a Growing