Which statement about methionine is false?
A) It is always the first amino acid in a new polypeptide chain in eukaryotes.
B) It is always the first amino acid in mature proteins in eukaryotes.
C) In a modified form,it is the first amino acid in a new polypeptide chain in bacteria.
D) Transfer RNAs that bind to start codons are charged with methionine.
E) It is encoded by the start codon.

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Methionine is not always the first amino acid in mature proteins, but it is often removed post-translationally. Therefore, statement B is false.

Which Statement About Methionine Is False