You Have Discovered a Gene That Is Mutated in Some

question 20

Multiple Choice

You have discovered a gene that is mutated in some patients with a mitochiondrial disease.When you analyze the gene,you find that the protein encoded forms a channel in the inner membrane of the mitochondria and adds phosphate to ADP.You conclude that the disease is caused by malfuntion of the

• A)ATP synthase.
• B)NADH synthase.
• C)FADH₂ synthase.
• D)ADP synthase.
• E)NADPH synthasE.

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