[Campbell Biology P.402] Which of the following statements accurately describes the process ... | Practice Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes the process of peptide bond formation during translation elongation, as depicted in Figure 17.20?

  • A: An rRNA molecule in the large ribosomal subunit catalyzes the formation of the peptide bond.
  • B: The growing polypeptide chain is transferred from the A site tRNA to the P site tRNA.
  • C: Hydrolysis of GTP is required to form the peptide bond.
  • D: A protein enzyme catalyzes the peptide bond formation.

Explanation

As stated in Figure 17.20, step 2, "An rRNA molecule of the large ribosomal subunit catalyzes the formation of a peptide bond..."