Source: wikibot/ribosome-binding-site
= Ribosome-binding site
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The ribosome-binding site (RBS) is a specific sequence in mRNA that is essential for the initiation of translation in prokaryotic organisms. It is typically located upstream of the start codon (AUG or other start codons) and plays a critical role in the proper positioning of the ribosome on the mRNA to ensure that protein synthesis begins correctly.