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53. The structural component of prokaryotic ribosomes responsible for the peptide bond formation is the

A. 16S rRNA
B. 23S rRNA
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C. 5S rRNA
D. 18S rRNA

📝 Explanation

The 23S rRNA located in the large (50S) prokaryotic ribosomal subunit acts as the peptidyl transferase ribozyme.

📖 Additional Information

  • 16S rRNA
  • 23S rRNA
  • 5S rRNA
  • 18S rRNA

The 23S rRNA located in the large (50S) prokaryotic ribosomal subunit acts as the peptidyl transferase ribozyme.

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