The AUG Codon Functions in Coding for the Amino Acid

question 29

Multiple Choice

The AUG codon functions in coding for the amino acid methionine and as a

• A) "wobble" codon.
• B) recognition site for RNA polymerase.
• C) termination signal.
• D) marker for introns.
• E) start signal.

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