Statement $I :$ The codon $'AUG'$ codes for methionine and phenylalanine.
Statement $II :$ $'AAA'$ and $'AAG'$ both codons code for the amino acid lysine.
In the light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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

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