How Does Termination of Translation Take Place

Question

How does termination of translation take place?
A)The end of the mRNA molecule is reached.
B)A stop codon is reached.
C)The 3' cap is reached.
D)The poly-A tail is reached.
E)When the ribosome senses an intron

Accepted Answer

Termination of translation occurs when a stop codon is reached on the mRNA molecule. The stop codon signals the ribosome to release the newly synthesized polypeptide chain and dissociate from the mRNA molecule.