Which Statement About the PiZ Allele Is NOT True? Consult

question 150

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the PiZ allele is NOT true? Consult Figure 15.2 below.

• A)The PiZ allele is common in populations of European descent.
• B)The product of nonmutant alleles of the gene inhibits elastase in the lungs.
• C)Individuals homozygous for the PiZ allele have normal lung elasticity.
• D)Normal lung elasticity depends on elastase inhibition.
• E)Smokers who are homozygous for the PiZ allele have a shortened life expectancy.

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