Why Is the Position of the First AUG After the Ribosome

question 76

Multiple Choice

Why is the position of the first AUG after the ribosome binding site critical?

• A) Every polypeptide must start with methionine.
• B) It initiates transcription.
• C) Every polypeptide must start with arginine.
• D) It establishes the reading frame.
• E) Every polypeptide must end with methionine.

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