Which of the following is the first event to take place in translation in eukaryotes?
A) elongation of the polypeptide
B) base pairing of activated methionine-tRNA to AUG of the messenger RNA
C) binding of the larger ribosomal subunit 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 step in translation in eukaryotes involves the small subunit of the ribosome recognizing and attaching to the 5' cap of the mRNA. This is crucial for the initiation of translation, as it positions the ribosome correctly to start reading the mRNA from the correct end.

Which of the Following Is the First Event to Take