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Give an Example of a Codon Having Dual Function. - Biology

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Give an example of a codon having dual function.

उत्तर

AUG performs a dual function. It codes for methionine (Met) and works as an initiator codon.

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2015-2016 (March) Delhi Set 3

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Answer the following question.
State the importance of a Genetic code in protein biosynthesis.


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Statement I: The codon ‘AUG’ codes for methionine and phenylalanine.

Statement II: ‘AAA’ and ‘AAG’ both codons code for the amino acid lysine.

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The codon ‘AUG’ codes for methionine and phenylalanine.

Statement II:

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