Question

Which step of translation requires a start codon?

Answer 1

Translation

The process by which the information carried by mRNA molecules is used to synthesise proteins in the ribosome of organisms is called translation.

Step of translation that requires a start codon

1. The initiation step of translation requires a start codon which is AUG.
2. In the initiation step, the subunits of the ribosome bind to the mRNA molecule and are recognised by the initiator tRNA.
3. This complex is known as the initiation complex.