AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
Which codons signal translation termination?
A.UAA, UAG, UGA
B.AUG only
C.UUU, UUC
D.Every codon with a U
Explanation
Core Concept
The three stop codons have no matching tRNA; release factors bind instead and free the polypeptide from the ribosome.
Correct Answer
AUAA, UAG, UGA
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