Understanding the Start Codon: AUG and Protein Synthesis

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Understanding the Start Codon: AUG and Protein Synthesis

The codon that serves as the start for protein synthesis is AUG.

This codon codes for the amino acid methionine, which is usually the first amino acid in a polypeptide chain.

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