A simple metabolic pathway is shown below. A mutation results in a defective enzyme A. Which of the following would be a consequence of that mutation?

A. an accumulation of B and no production of A and C
B. an accumulation of B and C and no production of A
C. an accumulation of C and no production of A and B
D. an accumulation of A and B and no production of C
E. an accumulation of A and no production of B and C


Ans: E. an accumulation of A and no production of B and C

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