Which Codon Below Usually Serves as the Initiation Codon

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which codon below usually serves as the initiation codon?

• A)5'-AUG-3'
• B)5'-GUG-3'
• C)3'-AUG-5'
• D)3'-GUG-3'
• E)3'-UAC-5'

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Definitions:

Aldehydes

Organic compounds characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group bonded to at least one hydrogen atom, typically found at the end of a molecule.

Ketones

Organic compounds characterized by a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms, prominent in many biological and synthetic contexts.

Cyanohydrins

Organic compounds containing both a hydroxyl and a nitrile group, typically formed from aldehydes or ketones and hydrogen cyanide.

Cyclohexanone

An organic compound characterized by a six-membered cyclic structure containing one ketone group, used as a solvent and in the synthesis of various chemicals.