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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Definitions:

Ventricles

Cavities within the brain that produce and contain cerebrospinal fluid, important for protecting and nourishing the brain.

Meninges

The three layers of protective tissue called the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater that encase the brain and spinal cord.

Myelin Sheaths

Protective coverings around nerve fibers that facilitate the rapid transmission of neural signals.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs within a neuron that store neurotransmitters, which are chemicals released to communicate with adjoining neurons at a synapse.