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Published on: August 21, 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.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
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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