The peptide bond formation between adjacent amino acids is catalyzed by which molecule?
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Correct answer: Large-subunit rRNA
Peptidyl transferase activity is a ribozyme function associated with the large ribosomal subunit's rRNA. It facilitates the nucleophilic attack of the A-site amino acid on the P-site peptidyl-tRNA.
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