Here's why:
* Translation is the process of converting the genetic code in mRNA into a protein.
* Ribosomes are the molecular machines that read the mRNA and assemble amino acids into a protein chain.
* Stop codons are special sequences in mRNA that signal the end of the protein-coding region.
When the ribosome encounters a stop codon, it:
1. Stops adding amino acids to the growing protein chain.
2. Releases the completed protein from the ribosome.
3. Disassembles from the mRNA.
This signals the end of translation and the creation of a functional protein.
