From the following list, which is the first event in translation in eukaryotes?
A)elongation of the polypeptide
B)base pairing of activated methionine-tRNA to AUG of the messenger RNA
C)the larger ribosomal subunit binds to smaller ribosomal subunits
D)covalent bonding between the first two amino acids
E)the small subunit of the ribosome recognizes and attaches to the 5' cap of mRNA

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The first event in translation in eukaryotes is the recognition and attachment of the small subunit of the ribosome to the 5' cap of mRNA. This helps to orient the ribosome correctly on the mRNA molecule, ensuring that the start codon is positioned in the correct location. Once this occurs, the larger ribosomal subunit can bind to the smaller subunit, and the process of translation can begin.

From the Following List, Which Is the First Event in Translation