Question

which amino acid is specified by the codon aug? ile val ser met

Explanation:

In genetic coding, the codon AUG is the start codon that specifically codes for the amino acid methionine (abbreviated as Met). The other options correspond to different codons: Ile (Isoleucine) is coded by AUU, AUC, AUA; Val (Valine) by GUU, GUC, GUA, GUG; Ser (Serine) by UCU, UCC, UCA, UCG, AGU, AGC.

Answer:

Met