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Q. During translation intiation in prokaryotes, a GTP molecule is needed in

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During the process of translation an initial complex is formed between mRNA, 30 S ribosomal subunit and methionyl rRNA. This complex is formed due to the association of $ l{{F}_{1}}l{{F}_{2}},l{{F}_{3}} $ initiation factor and GTP molecule.