Biology

Question

CQ7: Consider the following metabolic pathway:

A

D

B

If the enzyme responsible for converting A to C was

mutated and nonfunctional, what would happen?

A: A levels would increase; B, C, and D levels

would decrease.

B: A and B levels would increase; C and D levels

would decrease.

C: A, B and C levels would increase; D levels

would decrease.

D: A, B, C, and D levels would all decrease.

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Answer

D: A, B, C, and D levels would all decrease.

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The metabolic pathway given is A → C → B → D. If the enzyme responsible for converting A to C is nonfunctional due to a mutation...