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State the functions of Ribozyme and release factor in protein synthesis respectively.

The functions of Ribozyme in protein synthesis are as follows:

- It helps in formation of peptide bonds in protein synthesis.


- It also acts as catalyst in bacteria for translation.


- It binds to mRNA at the start codon (AUG) for initiation process.


The functions of release factor in protein synthesis are as follows:


- It prematurely terminates the translation process.


- It helps in releasing of polypeptide from ribosome.


- It bonds to stop codon for termination process.


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