Scientists reveal structural link for initiation of protein synthesis in bacteria

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Nov 28, 2024, 2:00 pm96 pts
Within a cell, DNA carries the genetic code for building proteins. To build proteins, the cell makes a copy of DNA, called mRNA. Then, another molecule called a ribosome reads the mRNA, translating it into protein. But this step has been a visual mystery; scientists previously did not know how the ribosome…

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