During translation which end of the new polypeptide protrude

During translation, which end of the new polypeptide protrudes from the large subunit of the ribosome?

Select one:

a. the 5\' end

b. the 3\' end

c. the amino end

d. the carboxy end

Solution

Answer:

c. the amino end

During transcription, 5’ end of the new RNA molecule protrudes from the RNA polymerase whereas during translation, amino end of the new polypeptide protrudes from the large subunit of the ribosome.