Which sequence of events CORRECTLY describes the initiation and elongation steps of translation in prokaryotic cells?

(1) initiator tRNA binds start codon on mRNA
(2) small ribosomal subunit binds to mRNA
(3) large ribosomal subunit binds
(4) tRNA entry and peptidyl transfer reaction
(5) translocation of ribosome and release of tRNA

A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B. 1, 2, 3, 5, 4
C. 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
D. 2, 3, 1, 5, 4
E. 2, 1, 3, 4, 5


E. 2, 1, 3, 4, 5

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following statements about the types and subtypes of the influenza (flu) virus is FALSE?

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