Question 9

(Multiple Choice)

The amount of enzyme activity in a cell that is homozygous for a mutant allele is 0 units. The amount of enzyme activity in a cell homozygous for the WT allele is 200 units. The amount of enzyme activity in a heterozygote is 0 units. What type of allele is the mutant allele?


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

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