Figure 14.1 -Examine the Simple Metabolic Pathway in Figure 14.1. a Mutation

question 19

Multiple Choice

Figure 14.1
-Examine the simple metabolic pathway in Figure 14.1. A mutation results in a defective enzyme A. Which of the following results would be a consequence of that mutation?

• A) an accumulation of A and no production of B and C
• B) an accumulation of A and B and no production of C
• C) an accumulation of B and no production of A and C
• D) an accumulation of B and C and no production of A
• E) an accumulation of C and no production of A and B

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