How is translation initiated?

A. Two ribosomal subunits bind to the DNA sequence.
B. Two ribosomal subunits bind to the mRNA transcript.
C. DNA helicase binds to the origins of replication.
D. RNA polymerase binds to the promoter sequence.


Answer: B

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