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AUG is the start codon, and UAG, UGA, and UAA are the possible stop codons.

The code on a human mRNA reads AUGCCCUUUAUGGGGUAA.
Which statements are true about this sequence?
Select all that apply.
1Protein synthesis cannot start because there is no start codon.
2The protein will have only four amino acids.
3Two methionine amino acids will be in the protein chain.
4The protein will have five amino acids.

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Answer:

2 & 3

Step-by-step explanation:

you have the stop and start codons then count the amount in the middle and divide into 3.

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