Multiple choice

Which of the following triplet codons is involved in the termination of translation process?

  1. UAU

  2. UAG

  3. UAC

  4. UGU

  5. UGC
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Explanation

The three codons involved in the termination of translation are UGA, UAG, and UAA. They are called stop or nonsense codons. A stop codon is a nucleotide triplet within messenger RNA that signals a termination of translation. They are a normal part of the protein synthesis.

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