Translation begins to be terminated when
A)three release factors appear at the ribosome complex.
B)three release factors enhance the hydrolysis of the peptide.
C)an fMet tRNA codon is in the mRNA.
D)a termination codon is in the mRNA.
E)the ribosomal subunits dissociate from the mRNA.

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Termination of translation occurs when a termination codon (also called a stop codon) is reached in the mRNA. The three possible termination codons are UAA, UAG, and UGA. When a termination codon is encountered, release factors enter the ribosome complex and hydrolyze the peptide bond between the final amino acid and the tRNA. This frees the new protein from the ribosome complex.

Translation Begins to Be Terminated When