Question

a model of transcription and a codon chart are shown.
transcription
what amino acid would be coded first from the dna strand being transcribed?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the first codon in RNA transcript

The RNA transcript (mRNA) starts with the sequence AUG (from the transcription model: AUGCUAGU...). So the first codon is AUG.

Step2: Use the codon chart to find the amino acid

Looking at the codon chart, when the first base is A, second base is U, and third base is G (for codon AUG), we find the corresponding amino acid. From the chart, AUG codes for Met (Methionine).

Answer:

Methionine (or Met)