How does termination of translation take place?
A) The ribosome reaches the end of the mRNA molecule.
B) Stop codons with no corresponding tRNAs are read.
C) Energy depletion causes termination.
D) Hairpin turns of mRNA force the ribosome off the molecule.

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Termination of translation occurs when a stop codon (UAA, UAG, or UGA) is encountered on the mRNA molecule. Since there are no corresponding tRNAs that recognize these codons, the ribosome releases the newly synthesized polypeptide chain and dissociates from the mRNA.

How Does Termination of Translation Take Place