A Mutation Results in an Enzyme That Is Partially Active

question 46

Multiple Choice

A mutation results in an enzyme that is partially active compared to the wild-type allele. This type of "leaky" mutation is classified as __________.

• A)amorphic
• B)hypomorphic
• C)hypermorphic
• D)neomorphic
• E)dominant negative

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