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Which of the following is the start codon in translation?

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Question

Which of the following is the start codon in translation?

Options

  • UGA

  • UAA

  • AUG

  • UAG

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Solution

The start codon is AUG. Translation begins when the ribosome identifies this start codon on mRNA. The initiator tRNA, which carries methionine, recognises and binds to the AUG start codon, initiating the process of protein synthesis.

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