Question

fill in the blank question

the aug codon of mrna is associated with the amino acid methionine, but is also an indication to blank translation.

Explanation:

Identify the function of the AUG codon

The codon AUG on mRNA encodes the amino acid methionine and serves as the start signal (initiation signal) to begin the process of translation.

Determine the appropriate word for the blank

The sentence structure "...is also an indication to [blank] translation" requires a verb in its base form following the particle "to". The standard biological term for beginning or starting this process is "start" or "initiate".

Answer:

The AUG codon of mRNA is associated with the amino acid methionine, but is also an indication to <blank>start</blank> translation.