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Question
The signal to start translation is the initiator codon, usually AUG, the codon for
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The start codon AUG codes for the amino acid methionine. In eukaryotes, this is the first amino acid incorporated into all proteins (though it is often removed later). In prokaryotes, a modified form (fMet) is used.
Hint
Which amino acid is almost always the first one at the N-terminus of a new polypeptide?