A Mutant Allele Results in a Truncated Form of a Signaling

question 4

Multiple Choice

A mutant allele results in a truncated form of a signaling protein.This protein can still bind its receptor protein but does not activate the receptor and inhibits wild-type signaling proteins from binding the receptor.What type of allele is this mutant allele?

• A)hypomorphic allele
• B)hypermorphic allele
• C)neomorphic allele
• D)antimorphic allele

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