The initiation codon for protein synthesis is_____________?
Correct answer: D. AUG
- A. UAG
- B. UAA
- C. UUU
- D. AUG
Explanation
AUG is the usual initiation codon and codes for methionine, establishing the reading frame for translation. UAA and UAG are stop codons, while UUU codes for phenylalanine.
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