Asked by youhaan kapadia on Jul 03, 2024

Peptidyl transferase, a _____ molecule, catalyzes the formation of _____ between amino acids at the P and A sites.

A) protein; peptide bonds
B) protein; hydrogen bonds
C) ribozyme; peptide bonds
D) ribozyme; hydrogen bonds
E) protein; templates

Peptidyl Transferase

The ribosomal enzyme (a ribozyme) that catalyzes the formation of a peptide bond.

Ribozyme

A molecule of RNA that has catalytic properties.

Peptide Bonds

Chemical bonds formed between amino acids during the synthesis of proteins.

  • Outline the steps of transcription and translation, focusing on the critical roles played by mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA.
  • Acquire knowledge of the essential principles governing the relationships between DNA, RNA, and proteins, particularly focusing on RNA synthesis and peptide bond formation.