NEET Solved Paper 2017 Question 28

Question: If there are 999 bases in an RNA that codes for a protein with 333 amino acids, and the base at position 901 is deleted such that the length of the RNA becomes 998 bases, how many codons will be altered?

Options:

A) 333

B) 1

C) 11

D) 33

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • If deletion occurs at 901st position the remaining 98 bases specifying for 33 codons of amino acids will be altered.