What is the initiator triplet in both bacteria and eukaryotes? What amino acid is recruited by this triplet?

A) UAA, UGA, or UAG; no amino acid called in
B) UAA, UGA, or UAG; methionine
C) AUG; methionine
D) AUG; arginine
E) UAA, UGA, or UAG; arginine


Answer: C

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