Question

Read the following and answer from given below:

The translation is the process of polymerization of amino acids to form a polypeptide. The order and sequence of amino acids are defined by the sequence bases in the mRNA. The amino acids are joined by a bond called a peptide bond. The ribosome is the site of protein synthesis.

During translation, how many initiation factors are required in eukaryotes for initiation reactions?

Options

• 3

• 6

• 7

• 9

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

eukaryotes have nine initiation factors- elf2, elf3, elf1, elf4A, elf4B, elf4C, elf4D, elf5, elf6.