The arrangement of $DNA$ has the triplet base sequence $AAC\ GAC\ AGC\ GGC\ ACA\ AAA$. Due to a mutation,the first base is deleted. What is the likely effect of this on the coding of the $DNA$ segment?

  • A
    The first amino acid will be different and all others will be like the earlier polypeptide.
  • B
    The polypeptide will have one amino acid less.
  • C
    There will be a complete change in the types and sequence of amino acids.
  • D
    There will be no change in the polypeptide chain formed.

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