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37. The catalytic activity of the ribosome that joins amino acids together is located in the

A. Small subunit proteins
B. Large subunit rRNA
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C. Small subunit rRNA
D. Large subunit proteins

📝 Explanation

The peptidyl transferase center is entirely composed of conserved domains of the large subunit's ribosomal RNA (ribozyme activity).

📖 Additional Information

  • Small subunit proteins
  • Large subunit rRNA
  • Small subunit rRNA
  • Large subunit proteins

The peptidyl transferase center is entirely composed of conserved domains of the large subunit's ribosomal RNA (ribozyme activity).

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