what-is-the-significance-of-the-start-codon-aug-in-the-process-of-translation

Question

What is the significance of the "start codon" (AUG) in the process of translation?

Accepted Answer

It signals the ribosome to begin translation and codes for methionine.

Answer

It signals the ribosome to stop translation and release the polypeptide chain.

Answer

It adds a poly-A tail to the mRNA molecule.

Answer

It removes introns from the pre-mRNA during splicing.