In eukaryotes, binding of the 40S ribosomal subunit to mRNA
a. involves recognition of the 5? terminus of the mRNA by the 40S subunit.
b. involves ribosomal proteins binding to a recognition sequence in the mRNA.
c. involves base-pairing between the mRNA and rRNA.
d. involves base-pairing between the AUG start codon and rRNA.
e. follows the binding of the 60S subunit.
Ans: a
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