Genetics glossary

What is elongation factors (EF-Ts, EF-Tu, EF-G)?

elongation factors (EF-Ts, EF-Tu, EF-G) — Proteins necessary for the proper elongation and translocation processes during translation at the ribosome in prokaryotes. Replaced by eEF1 and eEF2 in eukaryotes.

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