AUG is the start codon that codes for amino acid methionine. Phenylalanine is coded by codons UUU and UUC. Lysine is coded by codons AAA and AAG.
Statement I: The codon 'AUG' codes for methionine and phenylalanine.
Statement II: 'AAA' and 'AAG' both codons code for the amino acid lysine.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Held on 30 Apr 2021 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
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Who proposed that the genetic code for amino acids should be made up of three nucleotides?
Which factor is important for termination of transcription?
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