Leu" refers to a gene that governs a cell's ability to synthesize leucine from inorganic precursors. What does the designation "leu-" indicate?

a. that the bacterium is biologically inactive
b. that the allele is the mutant allele
c. that the bacterium is biologically active
d. that the allele is normal (i.e., wild type)


Answer: b. that the allele is the mutant allele

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