Which of the following statements about translation initiation is correct?

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Which of the following statements about translation initiation is correct?

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It begins at a promoter sequence. It requires the ribosome, mRNA, and tRNA. Correct It occurs in the nucleus in eukaryotic cells. It does not require energy.

Explanation

Translation initiation **requires the ribosome, mRNA, and tRNA** to start protein synthesis.

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