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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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During translation, the codon AUG codes for which amino acid?
Options
A Tryptophan
B Methionine
Correct Answer
C Leucine
D Phenylalanine
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

AUG is the start codon and codes for the amino acid methionine in eukaryotes and a modified formylmethionine in prokaryotes. It also codes for methionine at internal positions.

Hint

It's the universal start codon.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 906 of 2556
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