MCQ
Which one of the following is the starter codon?
  • A
    $UAA$
  • B
    $UAG$
  • $AUG$
  • D
    $UGA$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$AUG$
c
(c) : Polypeptide synthesis is signalled by two initiator codons or start codons $i.e.$, $AUG$ (methionine codon) and rarely by $GUG$ (valine codon).

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