What Would Be a Consequence of a Mutation That Disables

question 39

Multiple Choice

What would be a consequence of a mutation that disables the production of cyclin-dependent kinases (Cdks) ?

• A) DNA would not contain any phosphate groups.
• B) Telomere length would be shortened significantly.
• C) Cell-cycle control would not be possible.
• D) The nuclear envelope would disintegrate.

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