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Which group of codons functions as chain termination codons?

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Which group of codons functions as chain termination codons?

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  • UAA, UAG and UGA

  • AUG, UAG and GUG

  • AUG, GUG and UAA

  • GUG, UGA and AUG

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Solution

UAA, UAG, and UGA are the three chain termination codons. They signal the end of the message for polypeptide synthesis and cause the direct release of the completed polypeptide chain from the ribosome.

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