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NEET Previous Year Question

$Which one of the following is the starter codon?$

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: A. Full step-by-step solution below.

A $AUG$
B $UGA$
C $UAA$
D $UAG$

Correct answer: A

Solution

(a) AUG is the start (initiation) codon. It codes for methionine (Met) and signals the beginning of protein synthesis.

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