NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 5. molecular basis of inheritance
Which one of the following is the starter codon?
- A \(UAA\)
- B \(UAG\)
- C \(AUG\)
- D \(UGA\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) \(AUG\)
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Detailed explanation
(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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