Which statement is TRUE regarding protein synthesis?

A) Ribosomal proteins catalyze peptide bond formation in the growing polypeptide chain.
B) The 23S rRNA catalyzes peptide bond formation in the growing polypeptide chain.
C) Transfer RNAs catalyze peptide bond formation in the growing polypeptide chain.
D) Messenger RNA catalyzes peptide bond formation in the growing polypeptide chain.


Answer: B

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