What Effect Will a Mutation in IRP That Prevents It from Binding

question 47

Multiple Choice

What effect will a mutation in IRP that prevents it from binding to iron have on an individual?

• A) Ferritin will not be made, so iron intake must be maximized.
• B) There will be excess ferritin, so iron intake must be lowered.
• C) Transferrin will not be made, so iron intake must be maximized.
• D) There will be excess transferrin, so iron intake must be lowered.

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