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Question

Biology Question on vernalisation

The process of translation of mRNA to proteins begins as soon as:

A

The small subunit of ribosome encounters mRNA

B

The larger subunit of ribosome encounters mRNA

C

Both the subunits join together to bind with mRNA

D

The tRNA is activated and the larger subunit of ribosome encounters mRNA

Answer

The small subunit of ribosome encounters mRNA

Explanation

Solution

The initiation of protein synthesis or mRNA translation occurs when the mRNA molecule is encountered by the small subunit of the ribosome.