Intact 70S ribosomes are ____ in initiation of protein synthesis because ____ 30S subunits can interact with initiation factors.

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Intact 70S ribosomes are inactive in the initiation of protein synthesis because only free 30S subunits can interact with initiation factors. The 70S ribosome must dissociate into its 50S and 30S subunits for the 30S subunit to initiate protein synthesis.

Intact 70S Ribosomes Are ____ in Initiation of Protein Synthesis