Multiple Choice
Which one of the following codons is recognized by the tRNA carrying the amino acid methionine?
15. Gene Expression
Genetic Code
Multiple Choice
The start codon of an mRNA specifies which of the following amino acids?
A
Valine
B
Leucine
C
Methionine
D
Glycine
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that the start codon is a specific sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that signals the start of protein synthesis.
Recall that the most common start codon in mRNA is 'AUG'.
Know that the codon 'AUG' codes for the amino acid Methionine.
Recognize that Methionine is the amino acid that is typically specified by the start codon in eukaryotic cells.
Conclude that the start codon of an mRNA specifies the amino acid Methionine, which is essential for initiating protein synthesis.
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