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Ribosomes markedly accelerate thehydrolysis of GTP bound to the complex of EF-Tu and aminoacyltRNA. What is the biological significance ofthis enhancement of GTPase activity by ribosomes?

Biochemistry

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305577206

Author:Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham

Publisher:Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham

Chapter30: Protein Synthesis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15P

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