Suppose a Mutation Results in a Protein Hormone's Receptor Lacking

question 155

Multiple Choice

Suppose a mutation results in a protein hormone's receptor lacking a binding domain.What is the likely effect of this mutation on the target cell?

• A) The cell will have a drastically increased sensitivity to that hormone.
• B) The cell will have a slightly increased sensitivity to that hormone.
• C) The cell will have normal hormone effect.
• D) No hormones will be able to affect the target cells.
• E) That particular hormone will have no effect on the target cell.

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