If another C were inserted next to the fourth base

from the left (C) in this mRNA, what would be the
amino acid sequence of the resulting polypeptide?
AUGCGUCCA
a. leucine – glutamine – valine
b. methionine – leucine – serine
c. serine – threonine – STOP
d. methionine – proline – serine
e. none of these


Answer: d

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