Question

multiple choice question
which of the following initiates translation by binding to a molecule of mrna near the start codon together with a trna with the complementary anticodon to the start codon?
the large ribosomal subunit
the complete assembled ribosome.
the small ribosomal subunit
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Explanation:

Translation initiation in protein - synthesis begins when the small ribosomal subunit binds to mRNA near the start codon along with a tRNA having the complementary anticodon to the start codon. Then the large ribosomal subunit joins to form the complete ribosome.

Answer:

C. The small ribosomal subunit