In eukaryotes, the AUG codon that starts translation is:
A)at the 5' end of the mRNA.
B)adjacent to the 5' cap on the mRNA.
C)adjacent to a Shine-Dalgarno sequence.
D)the AUG nearest the 5' cap on the mRNA.
E)None of the other answer options is correct.

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The AUG codon that starts translation is typically the first AUG closest to the 5' cap on the mRNA. This ensures that the correct reading frame is established for translation to begin.

In Eukaryotes, the AUG Codon That Starts Translation Is