What is the 'start codon' in prokaryotic organisms?
A. AUU
B. UAG
C. AUG
D. AGG
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
AUG is the 'start codon' in prokaryotic organisms.The codon AUG is called the START codon as it is the first codon in the transcribed mRNA that undergoes translation.
AUG is the most common START codon and it codes for the amino acid methionine (Met) in eukaryotes and formyl methionine (fMet) in prokaryotes.
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