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The initiation codon for protein synthesis is_____________?

Correct answer: A. AUG

  • A. AUG
  • B. UAA
  • C. UUU
  • D. UAG

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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