Asked by Hailey Bojack on May 07, 2024
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Garrod first proposed that:
A) metabolic defects were due to the lack of an enzyme.
B) metabolic defects were due to excess enzyme production.
C) metabolic defects were due to chromosomal changes.
D) mutations were heritable.
E) metabolic defects did not occur in humans.
Metabolic Defects
Metabolic defects refer to abnormalities in the body’s processes that convert food into energy, leading to various health issues.
Enzyme
Enzyme is a protein that acts as a biological catalyst, speeding up chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process.
- Uncover the genetic roots of metabolic systems and how mutations modify these systems.
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Michael LawrenceMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Garrod proposed the concept of "inborn errors of metabolism," suggesting that certain diseases were due to the lack of specific enzymes, not due to excess enzyme production, chromosomal changes, mutations, or the absence of metabolic defects in humans.
Learning Objectives
- Uncover the genetic roots of metabolic systems and how mutations modify these systems.