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Which of the following genetic code has a dual functioning codon methionine and acts as an initiation codon?
 

Option: 1

UAA


Option: 2

AUG


Option: 3

UUU


Option: 4

UAG


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As we have already discussed in Salient Features of Genetic Code -  

 

AUG is the codon that has dual functions. It codes for methionine amino acid and also acts as an initiation codon. Hence, the correct option is (b).
 

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