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Q. Larger subunit of the ribosome helps in producing

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Solution:

The enzyme called peptidyl transferase, an integral part of the large ribosomal subunit, transfers the fMet from its tRNA in the P site to the aminoacyl-tRNA in the A site. This forms a two amino acid unit called dipeptide linked to the tRNA in the A site.