Which of the following occurs as the ribosome shifts down the mRNA by a distance

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Which of the following occurs as the ribosome shifts down the mRNA by a distance of three nucleotides? a. The tRNA that was in the P site moves into the E site. b. The tRNA that was in the A site moves into the E site. c. The tRNA that was in the P site moves into the A site. d. The tRNA that was in the E site moves into the P site. Which of the following human cells contains a gene for salivary amylase, an enzyme that is found in saliva and is responsible for breaking down food? a. Specialized cells on the tongue with receptors for sugar. b. Epithelial cells in the mouth c. Epithelial cells in the digestive tract. d. Cardiac muscle cells. e. All of the above.

Explanation / Answer

As the ribosome shifts down the mRNA : the tRNA that was at the p site moves to the E site. So option a is correct.

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