A Mutation That Has Pleiotropic Consequences

question 17

Multiple Choice

A mutation that has pleiotropic consequences

• A) results in a single symptom in the affected person.
• B) has widespread consequences in the affected person.
• C) cannot be detected by enzyme assay.
• D) is only detected in homozygotes.
• E) may result in only slight symptoms in a person with the mutation.

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Definitions:

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