Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given :
The signal to start translation is the initiator codon, usually AUG. This codes for:

Tyrosine

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Leucine

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Methionine

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Tryptophan

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Solution

The correct option is C Methionine
Each codon codes for a specific amino acid. AUG is the initiator or the starting codon that codes for methionine. GUG also codes for methionine.
Tyrosine is coded by UAU and UAC.
Leucine is coded by CUU, CUC, CUA, CUG, UUA, UUG.
Tryptophan is coded by UGG.
So, the correct option is 'Methionine'.

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