Termination

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Termination refers to the end of a process or condition. In the context of biology, it can refer to the end of a protein synthesis process, while in computer science, it refers to the end of a computer program or process.

Biology[edit | edit source]

In biology, termination is the final step in protein synthesis. It occurs when a stop codon in the mRNA reaches the A site of the ribosome. The A site accepts a protein called a release factor which causes the release of the polypeptide chain. The mRNA and the synthesized protein are then released from the ribosome, and the ribosome disassembles into its two separate subunits.

Computer Science[edit | edit source]

In computer science, termination refers to the end of a computer program or process. This can occur naturally when the program has completed its tasks, or it can be forced by the user or the operating system if the program is causing problems. Forced termination is often used to stop malware or other malicious software.

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