Which Statement About Methionine Is False

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement about methionine is false?

• A) It is always the first amino acid in a new polypeptide chain in eukaryotes.
• B) It is always the first amino acid in mature proteins in eukaryotes.
• C) In a modified form,it is the first amino acid in a new polypeptide chain in bacteria.
• D) Transfer RNAs that bind to start codons are charged with methionine.
• E) It is encoded by the start codon.

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