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Published on: August 13, 2026

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.

A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false
B
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is false
C
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is true
D
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true

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The codon has dual functions. It codes only for methionine (Met) and also acts as initiator codon. And the codon UUU and UUC codes for phenylalanine (Phe).

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