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Published on: August 21, 2026
Select the correct statement regarding protein synthesis.
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B
When the smaller subunit of the ribosome encounters an mRNA, the process of translation begins. The UTRs are present at both 
-end (before start codon) and at 
-end (after stop codon). The ribosome also acts as a catalyst (23 S rRNA in bacteria is the enzyme-ribozyme) for the formation of peptide bond.
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