What is the function of 'Release Factors' (RF) during translation?
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Correct answer: To recognize stop codons and end translation
Release factors mimic the shape of tRNA and bind to stop codons (UAA, UAG, UGA) in the A-site. They promote the hydrolysis of the bond between the polypeptide chain and the tRNA in the P-site.
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