The first amino acid taking part in protein synthesis is
Correct answer: A. Met
- A. Met
- B. Arg
- C. Val
- D. Tryp
Explanation
The correct answer is Methionine (Met), which is the amino acid that universally initiates protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells. It is recognized by the start codon AUG in mRNA, allowing the ribosome to initiate translation. The other options, Arginine (Arg), Valine (Val), and Tryptophan (Tryp), while important amino acids, do not serve this specific role in protein synthesis.
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