Question

which step of translation involves the ribosome disassociating into its subunits? replication synthesis termination

Explanation:

1. First, analyze each option:

• Replication is the process of DNA copying, not related to ribosome disassembly in translation.
• Synthesis is a general term; in translation, the main steps are initiation, elongation, and termination. The ribosome disassociates during termination.
• Termination is the step in translation where the ribosome releases the polypeptide chain and disassociates into its subunits (small and large).

Answer:

termination (the option with "termination" text)