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AUG codes for:

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Think of school starting in AUGust. The AUG codon is the 'start' codon for protein synthesis and it codes for Methionine.
Updated On: Feb 18, 2026
  • Methionine
  • Lysine
  • Glycine
  • Alanine
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The mRNA codon AUG in the genetic code has a dual role: it specifies the amino acid Methionine and functions as the main start codon, which indicates where protein synthesis should begin.
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