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Multiple Choice
How many codons encode the initiation of translation in triplet combinations?
A
3
B
1
C
4
D
2
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Understand that a codon is a sequence of three nucleotides that together form a unit of genetic code in a DNA or RNA molecule.
Recall that the initiation of translation in eukaryotes and prokaryotes is typically started by a specific codon known as the 'start codon'.
Identify the start codon, which is usually AUG in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes, encoding for the amino acid methionine.
Recognize that although there are multiple codons, only one specific codon (AUG) is universally recognized as the start codon for initiating translation.
Conclude that there is only one codon that encodes the initiation of translation, which is the AUG codon.