A Mutation Creates a Dominant Negative Allele of a Particular

question 16

Multiple Choice

A mutation creates a dominant negative allele of a particular gene.The gene encodes a protein that forms a trimer within the cell.If one or more of the subunits has the mutant structure, the entire trimeric protein is inactive.In a heterozygous cell, if the proteins of both alleles are present at the same levels, what percent of the trimers present in the cell will be active?

• A)100%
• B)87.5%
• C)50%
• D)33%
• E)12.5%

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