NEETZoologyPrinciples of Inheritance and Variation
What happens when the normal allele produces the normal enzyme?
Options
- ANo transformation of substrate S
- BTransformation of substrate S
- CProduction of a new substrate
- DMutation of the enzyme
Correct answer
B. Transformation of substrate S
Step-by-step solution
In the first case, the modified allele is equivalent to the unmodified allele, i.e ., it will produce the same phenotype/trait, i.e., result in the transformation of substrate S. Such equivalent allele pairs are very common. But, if the allele produces a non-functional enzyme or no enzyme, the phenotype may be effected. The phenotype/trait will only be dependent on the functioning of the unmodified allele. The unmodified (functioning) allele, which represents the original phenotype is the dominant allele and the mo