Question

Name the stop terminator codons.

Answer 1

Stop Codons:

1. The genetic code has three STOP codons: UAG, UAA, and UGA.
2. Because they do not code for an amino acid, these codons are often referred to as nonsense codons or termination codons.
3. During translation, these codons mark the end of the polypeptide chain.
4. By binding release factors, stop codons signal the end of this process, causing the ribosomal subunits to dissociate, releasing the amino acid chain.