If the $25^{th}$ codon $UAU$ in a polypeptide chain of $50$ amino acids undergoes a mutation to $UAA$,what will be the result?
- 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.
- DTwo polypeptides,one of $24$ amino acids and another of $25$ amino acids,will be formed.
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