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Amino acids polymerize at the ribosome by uniting the:

 

Option: 1

Amino group of the first amino acid (methionine) with the carboxyl group of the second, producing a peptide bond and releasing a molecule of water


Option: 2

Carboxyl group of the first amino acid (methionine) with that of the second producing a peptide bond and releasing a molecule of water


Option: 3

Carboxyl group of the first amino acid (methionine) with NH2 group of the second amino acid producing a peptide bond and releasing a molecule of water

 


Option: 4

Amino group of the first amino acid (methionine) with that of the second producing a peptide bond and releasing a molecule of water


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Peptidyl transferase is involved in the elongation of the polypeptide chain. It forms peptide bonds between adjacent amino acids. Peptide bond is formed between the carboxylic group of one amino acid and the amino group of second amino acid. Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

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