Elongation factor -

GTP-dependent proteins that help bring aa-tRNA to the acceptor site of a ribosome during translation. Elongation factors also help in the translocation process. Energy is supplied by the hydrolysis of GTP to GDP.

Elongation factors assit in RNA synthesis.

by Spark Notes August 17, 2005

elongation factors

The measure of attractiveness of a female. A negative number demotes the recoliation of the testicles into the body cavity.

That nasty chick has an elongation factor of minus 4.

by Matt, John, Andrew May 13, 2005