Question

A mutation results in a defective enzyme A. Which of the following would be a consequence of that mutation?

- an accumulation of B and C and no production of A
- an accumulation of A and no production of B and C
- an accumulation of A and B and no production of C
- an accumulation of C and no production of A and B
- an accumulation of B and no production of A and C

Answer 1

A mutation resulting in a defective enzyme A would lead to an accumulation of A and no production of B and C.

Step-by-step explanation:

A mutation resulting in a defective enzyme A would lead to an accumulation of A and no production of B and C. This is because a defective enzyme A would not be able to catalyze the reaction necessary for the production of B and C. As a result, A would accumulate while the production of B and C would be inhibited.