Question

A mutation in a gene often results in a reduction of the product of that gene. the term for this type of mutation is ________.

Answer 1

That type of mutation is a loss of function (or null if there was a complete reduction of the gene)

Answer 2

A genetic mutation that results in the loss of the product or function of that gene is called Recessive Mutation.

• In recessive mutation, some or all of the genes from the chromosome may be removed.
• there may also be a disruption in the way the gene is expressed.
• there may also be a negative modification in the structure of the protein leading to a loss in the function of the same.

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