ID: Class: 12 Subject: Biology Topic: Molecular Basis of Inheritance Type: Mcq Year: 2025

Question:

What would happen if a gene encoding a polypeptide of $50$ amino acids, $25^{th}$ Codon (UAU) is mutated to "UAA"?
  • A. A polypeptide of $49$ amino acids will be formed.
  • B. A polypeptide of $25$ amino acids will be formed.
  • C. A polypeptide of $24$ amino acids will be formed.
  • D. A polypeptide of $50$ amino acids will be formed.