A Mutation in the Gene for Hormone a Causes It

question 38

Multiple Choice

A mutation in the gene for hormone A causes it to be unable to bind to its receptor protein. What do you predict will likely happen?

• A) The receptor protein will not be activated and therefore will not initiate a signal transduction pathway.
• B) The receptor protein will change shape in order to bind with hormone A.
• C) The hormone will bind with a different receptor instead.

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