Amino acid + ATP → Aminoacyl AMP + PP The above equation denotes
A
Elongation of chain
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Chain termination
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Activation of amino acid
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
None of the above
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is C Activation of amino acid Translation begins with activation of amino acids, also called as aminoacylation of amino acids. The amino acids are activated by use of ATP before translation.