The gene that governs a cell's ability to synthesize methionine from inorganic precursors is labeled “met”. The designation met- indicates the ____.

a. normal allele


b. mutant allele


c. bacterium is biologically active


d. bacterium is biologically inactive


e. bacterium can make its own methionine


ANSWER: b

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