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The termination codes are recognized by:

Correct answer: D. Releasing factor

  • A. Termination factor
  • B. Elongation factor
  • C. Initiation factor
  • D. Releasing factor

Explanation

The termination codons, also known as stop codons, are recognized by proteins called release factors. These release factors bind to the A site of the ribosome when a stop codon (UAA, UAG, or UGA) enters the A site. Unlike tRNA molecules that carry amino acids, release factors do not carry an amino acid.

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