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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