Statement I : The codon AUG codes for methionine and phenylalanine . Statement II: AAA and AAG both codons code for the amino acid lysine. choose the correct option from the below

Options

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
B. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
C. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
D. Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Answer

C

Explanation

AUG has dual functions, it codes for methionine. It also acts as initiator codon. AUG does not code for phenylalanine.
AAG and AAA are the two codons for the amino acid Lysine.