During translation in prokaryotes, formation of the initiation complex requires all of the following except
A)a small ribosomal subunit.
B)mRNA.
C)tRNA charged with N-formylmethionine.
D)RNA polymerase.

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RNA polymerase is not involved in the translation process. It is responsible for transcription, the synthesis of RNA from a DNA template. Translation involves the ribosome, mRNA, and tRNA, but not RNA polymerase.

During Translation in Prokaryotes, Formation of the Initiation Complex Requires