How Does Termination of Translation Take Place

question 24

Multiple Choice

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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