Which of the Following Statements Best Supports the One Gene-One

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best supports the one gene-one enzyme hypothesis?

• A) A mutation in a single gene can result in a defective protein.
• B) Alkaptonuria results when individuals lack multiple enzymes involved in the catalysis of homogentisic acid.
• C) Sickle-cell anemia results in normal hemoglobin.
• D) Multiple antibody genes can code for different related proteins, depending on the splicing that takes place post-transcriptionally.

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