What Is the Function of the Release Factor in Translation

question 75

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the release factor in translation?

• A)It separates tRNA in the A site from the growing polypeptide.
• B)It binds to the stop codon in the A site in place of a tRNA.
• C)It releases the amino acid from its tRNA to allow the amino acid to form a peptide bond.
• D)It releases the ribosome from the ER to allow polypeptides into the cytosol.

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Definitions:

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