Release Factor

Definition

A release factor is a protein that allows for termination by recognizing stop codons and facilitating release of newly formed polypeptides from ribosomes.

Related terms

Peptidyl Transferase: Like teachers who guide students through lessons before releasing them, this enzyme helps form peptide bonds between amino acids during translation before release factors come into play.

Ribosome:

This can be compared to classrooms where learning happens; it's where translation occurs and proteins are synthesized.

Polypeptide Chain:

These are like students gaining knowledge throughout class; they're chains of amino acids that eventually fold into functional proteins after being released by release factors.