Statement I: The codon AUG' codes for methionine and phenylalanine.
Statement II: AAA' and 'AAG are both codons that code for the amino acid lysine.


In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
Subtopic:  Genetic Code |
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Wobble" pairing, a property of tRNA, put forth by Francis Crick is largely responsible for:

1. the redundancy of the genetic code.
2. the conservation of the genetic message.
3. the large variety of amino acids encoded by the genetic code.
4. the excess of different kinds of tRNA that are required for all the amino acids.
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