After Reading the Paragraph Below, Answer the Question That Follows

Multiple Choice

After reading the paragraph below, answer the question that follows.
A single nucleotide substitution in the gene encoding glycogen synthase occurs. The result of this particular mutation is to alter the amino acid composition of the glycogen synthase enzyme, rendering it inactive and incapable of synthesizing glycogen.
-If a child inherits two copies (alleles) of the mutated gene, which of the following statements accurately describes what would happen?

A) Another enzyme, like glycogen phosphorylase, will pick up the slack and help to catalyze the synthesis of glycogen.
B) The child's body will synthesize more triglyceride to make up for the missing glycogen.
C) Muscle weakness and exercise intolerance would be issues since muscle is highly reliant on glycogen.
D) The child's body would store glucose instead of the polymerized form of glucose, i.e., glycogen.