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BIO 101 Foundations of Biology – From Scientific Inquiry to the Central Dogma Objective Question
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The start codon codes for the amino acid __________.
Options
A Serine
B Methionine (Met)
Correct Answer
C Alanine
D Glycine
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The start codon (AUG) codes for the amino acid Methionine (Met).

Hint

All polypeptides begin with methionine in eukaryotes (formylmethionine in prokaryotes).

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: Foundations of Biology – From Scientific Inquiry to the Central Dogma
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 155 of 2556
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