During translation termination, what causes the release of the completed polypeptide from the ribosome?
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Correct answer: Encounter of a stop codon and binding of release factors
When a ribosome reaches a stop codon, no corresponding tRNA exists. Instead, release factors bind and promote hydrolysis of the bond between the polypeptide and tRNA, freeing the completed protein.
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