Questions
Which one of the following is the starter codon?
a
UAA
b
UAG
c
AUG
d
UGA
detailed solution
Correct option is C
The start codon is AUG. In prokaryotes AUG in starting position codes for formyl methionine and in eukaryotes codes for methionine. In prokaryotes GUG can also act as a start codon if present in the first position. In all other position it will code for valine.Talk to our academic expert!
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