How does termination of translation take place?
A) The end of the mRNA molecule is reached.
B) A stop codon is reached.
C) The 5' cap is reached.
D) The poly-A tail is reached.

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Termination of translation occurs when a stop codon is reached on the mRNA molecule. The stop codon signals the release of the newly synthesized polypeptide chain from the ribosome. The other choices do not participate in the termination of translation.

How Does Termination of Translation Take Place