Question

Arrange the steps of translation termination into the correct sequence.

1) Initiation, Elongation, Termination
2) Elongation, Termination, Initiation
3) Termination, Initiation, Elongation
4) Termination, Elongation, Initiation

Answer 1

The steps of translation termination are initiation, elongation, and termination. The ribosome binds to the mRNA transcript, the tRNA anticodon recognizes the mRNA codon and attaches the growing polypeptide strand to the next amino acid. Translation ends when the ribosome encounters a stop codon.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Initiation: the ribosome binds to the mRNA transcript.
2. Elongation: the tRNA anticodon recognizes the mRNA codon, and the growing polypeptide strand is attached to the next amino acid.
3. Termination: translation ends when the ribosome encounters a stop codon, signaling the release of the complete protein.