MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Features of Codon

What is the f...

Question

What is the function of the codon AUG?

Open in App

Solution

AUG is the codon which is known as the start codon. This codon codes for methionine in prokaryotes and formyl methionine in eukaryotes. This is the codon which is present as the first codon in the mRNA. This is the site from where the translation process starts to form the protein from the segment of mRNA.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. The codon AUG has dual function. It is an initiation codon and also codes for

Q. Select the incorrect statement.
a. Six codons do not code for any amino acid.
b. Codon reading of mRNA is contiguous.
c. Three codons function as stop codons.
d. Initiator codon AUG codes for methionine.

Q. Codon AUG has dual function. Justify.

Q. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
I. Six codons do not code for any amino acid.
II. A codon is read in mRNA in a contiguous fashion.
III. Three codons function as stop codons.
IV. The initiator codon AUG codes for methionine.

Q. Match the following.

(I) AUG	(A) Stop codon
(II) AGU	(B) Serine
(III) UGA	(C) Initiation codon

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Translation

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Features of Codon

Standard XII Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon