Which among the following codon codes for methionine and also acts as initiator codon ? |
UAA UAG AUG UGA |
AUG |
The correct answer is Option (3) -AUG The function of AUG in the context of genetic coding is it codes for Methionine (Met) and it act as initiator codon. AUG is known as the start codon and also codes for the amino acid Methionine in the genetic code. It serves as the initiation signal for protein synthesis, marking the starting point for translation and the incorporation of Methionine into the growing polypeptide chain during protein synthesis. UAA, UAG, UGA are stop terminator codons. |