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Question
The signal to start translation is the initiator codon, usually AUG, the codon for: a. Tyrosine b. leucine c. methionine d. initiator proteins
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The codon AUG serves two functions: it codes for the amino acid methionine and it acts as the 'start' signal for translation in eukaryotes (in bacteria, it codes for a modified methionine, fMet).
Hint
This amino acid is also the one that starts nearly all protein synthesis.