The codons for the various amino acids are given below. Answer the question.
Identify the start codon from the following:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → AUG
AUG is the start codon in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. It codes for the amino acid methionine and initiates protein synthesis.
AUC codes for isoleucine.
UAG is a stop codon (one of the three stop codons: UAA, UAG, UGA).
UGC codes for cysteine.