The E site of the ribosome functions to:
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Correct answer: Release empty tRNA
The E site releases tRNA after it has transferred its amino acid. This allows the ribosome to continue elongation.
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- Elongation of the polypeptide chain proceeds in which direction?
- Translocation during elongation moves the ribosome along mRNA by:
- Which factor provides energy for translocation during elongation?
- Termination of translation occurs when the ribosome encounters:
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