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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

Question

During protein synthesis, peptide bonds are formed at the: a. nucleus b. nucleolus c. lysosomes d. ribosome
Options
A nucleus
B nucleolus
C lysosomes
D ribosome
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Peptide bonds, which link amino acids together to form a polypeptide chain, are formed by the peptidyl transferase activity of the ribosome (specifically the rRNA component of the large subunit).

Hint

This is where amino acids are joined together.

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