Question

which amino acid is specified by the codon aug? met val ser ile

Explanation:

Step1: Locate the first nucleotide

Find the section labeled with the first nucleotide of the codon \(AUG\), which is \(A\).

Step2: Locate the second nucleotide

From the \(A\) section, find the sub - section labeled with the second nucleotide \(U\).

Step3: Locate the third nucleotide

From the \(A - U\) sub - section, find the sub - sub - section labeled with the third nucleotide \(G\). The amino acid in that final section is Methionine (\(Met\)).

Answer:

Met