Which situation most likely describes a recessive genetic disorder?

A) The mutant allele of the gene encodes a completely nonfunctional protein.
B) The mutant allele of the gene encodes a protein that has both the normal function and a new, harmful function.
C) The mutant allele of the gene encodes a protein that has a new, harmful function.
D) The mutant allele of the gene encodes a protein with the normal function but twice the normal activity.


A

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