Question
Chemistry Question on Biomolecules
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 true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
D
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Answer
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Explanation
Solution
AUG codes for only methionine but not tryptophan. ( A given codon codes for only one amino acid but not more than one amino acids.). AAG and AAA are the two codons for the amino acid Lysine.