A Mutation in a Plant Cell Produces Rubisco Enzymes,which Can

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Essay

A mutation in a plant cell produces rubisco enzymes,which can only bind O₂ (and not CO₂).What would be the outcome of this mutation?

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Definitions:

Phenotypic Trait

Any observable characteristic of an organism, such as its morphology, development, biochemical or physiological properties, or behavior.

Genetic Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence that may result in the alteration of genetic function or expression.

Linkage Disequilibrium

The non-random association of alleles at different loci in a given population, often due to their physical proximity on a chromosome.

Chromosome

A long strand of DNA that is associated with proteins and organized into a compact structure, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.