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A Mutation in the Gene for Hormone a Causes It

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A mutation in the gene for hormone A causes it to be unable to bind to its receptor protein. What do you predict will happen?


A) The receptor protein will not be activated and therefore will not initiate a signal transduction pathway.
B) The receptor protein will change shape in order to bind with hormone A.
C) The water-soluble hormone molecule will not be able to pass through the phospholipid bilayer.
D) The water-soluble hormone molecule will not be able to pass through the interstitial fluid.

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