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Suppose a mutation results in a protein hormone's receptor lacking a binding domain. what is the likely effect of this mutation on the target cell

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The result of this mutation on the target is that particular hormone will have no effect on the target cell. In addition, down regulation is the constant high absorption of a hormone that can cause a reduction in the quantity of its receptors.
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