Multiple choice

Which of these acts as a start codon for the protein synthesis?

  1. AUG

  2. UAG

  3. UGA

  4. GUA

  5. AAG

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Explanation

The codon AUG functions as a start codon and serves as a starting point for protein synthesis. It also codes for the amino acid methionine.