A Mutation in a Gene Often Results in a Reduction

question 9

Multiple Choice

A mutation in a gene often results in a reduction of the product of that gene.The term for this type of mutation is ________.

• A)incomplete dominance
• B)loss of function or null in the case of complete loss
• C)codominance
• D)multiple allelism
• E)gain of function

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Definitions:

Group Loyalty

A sense of commitment and solidarity among members of a group towards their group and its goals.

Dysfunctional Behavior

Actions that are counterproductive to an individual’s own goals or well-being, often causing negative effects on others around them.

Fixation

An aggressive mechanism in which an individual keeps up a dysfunctional behavior that obviously will not solve the conflict.

Aggressive Mechanism

Psychological strategies or behaviors used to express hostility or to assert dominance over others.