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In prokaryotes, which ribozyme helps in peptide bond formation?
BiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceNEET
Options:
  • A 18S rRNA
  • B 16S rRNA
  • C 28S rRNA
  • D 23S rRNA
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The correct answer is: 23S rRNA
The 23S rRNA is an (in E. coli) component of the large subunit (50S) of the bacterial ribosome. Peptide bond formation by the ribosome requires 23S rRNA and its interaction with the 3′-CCA end of tRNA.

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