post translocation site (p site)


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The large ribosomal subunit contains three transfer RNA (tRNA) binding sites, one of them is the p-site. The p-site binds a peptidyl-tRNA which is a tRNA bound to the peptide being synthesized.

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International Union of Immunological SocietiesUniversity of South AfricaInstitute of Infectious Disease and Molecular MedicineElizabeth Glazer Pediatric Aids FoundationStellenbosch University