What is the importance of the stop codon UAG? A. It tells the ribosome to stop t

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What is the importance of the stop codon UAG?

A. It tells the ribosome to stop translating the mRNA.

B. It tells the RNA polymerase to stop transcribing the chromsome.

C. It tells the DNA polymerase to stop replicating the chromosome.

D. It tells the tRNA to stop transcribing the DNA.

A. It tells the ribosome to stop translating the mRNA.

B. It tells the RNA polymerase to stop transcribing the chromsome.

C. It tells the DNA polymerase to stop replicating the chromosome.

D. It tells the tRNA to stop transcribing the DNA.

Explanation / Answer

The stop codons help the ribosomes to stop the process of translation when reached.

Hence, the correct option is (A). It tells the ribosome to stop translating the mRNA.

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