Question 31

(Multiple Choice)

What is the function of the release factor (RF)?


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 supplies a source of energy for termination of translation.
E)It releases the ribosome from the ER to allow polypeptides into the cytosol.

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