Peptide Chain Termination
| Definition: |
The process whereby the last amino acid is added to a polypeptide. This termination is signaled by one of three termination triplets in the mRNA, immediately following the last amino acid codon. |
| Notes: |
IM; coord with specific peptide (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Peptides/biosynthesis (1966-1970) |
Peptide Chain Termination Definitions and Terms
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