Figure 17.1 Use the Accompanying Figure for Questions 9-11

question 48

Multiple Choice

 
Figure 17.1
Use the accompanying figure for questions 9-11.
The gene that governs a cell's ability to synthesize methionine from inorganic precursors is labeled " met ". The designation met- indicates the ____. ​

• A)normal allele
• B)mutant allele ​
• C)bacterium is biologically active ​
• D)bacterium is biologically inactive ​
• E)bacterium can make its own methionine ​

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