What would happen if in a gene encoding a
polypeptide of 50 amino acids, 25th codon (UAU) is
mutated to UAA?
(a) A polypeptide of 24 amino acids will be formed.
(b) Two polypeptides of 24 and 25 amino acids will
be formed.
(c) A polypeptide of 49 amino acids will be formed.
(d) A polypeptide of 25 amino acids will be formed.

1 Answer

Answer :

(b) Two polypeptides of 24 and 25 amino acids will
be formed.

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