During Which Stage of Translation is Translational Regulation Most Likely

Question

During which stage of translation is translational regulation most likely to occur?
A) Termination
B) Elongation
C) Initiation

Accepted Answer

Translational regulation most commonly occurs during the initiation stage of translation, when the ribosome is selecting which mRNA to translate and is forming a complex with the initiator tRNA. By regulating the availability or activity of initiation factors, the rate or specificity of translation initiation can be controlled.