Which of the Following Best Describes the Relationship at the Molecular

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the relationship at the molecular level between mutant alleles and phenotype?

• A)The wild- type allele is always dominant.
• B)A mutant allele can have different effects depending on the gene product's function.
• C)A mutant allele will cause the wild- type protein not to be made.
• D)Mutant alleles will only cause problems when seen in the homozygous form,no matter the gene affected.
• E)A mutant allele will cause only one phenotype.

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