A Neomorphic Mutation Results in an Allele That

question 18

Multiple Choice

A neomorphic mutation results in an allele that

• A) produces no gene product.
• B) produces a nonfunctional gene product.
• C) produces novel proteins or cause inappropriate expression resulting in a new phenotype.
• D) produces proteins that aggregate with wild-type subunits,inactivating them.
• E) produces an altered protein that results in a wild-type phenotype.

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Definitions:

NADPH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate, a coenzyme involved in anabolic reactions, acting as a reducing agent in biosynthetic processes.

Absorption Spectrum

A spectrum that shows the wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by a substance, useful in identifying chemical compounds.

Photosynthesis

Green plants and selected organisms employ sunlight to produce nutrients from carbon dioxide and water, a process known as photosynthesis.

Electron Transport Pathways

Series of chemical reactions in cells that generate energy in the form of ATP by transferring electrons through various molecules.