In humans, nitric oxide is an important gaseous neurotransmitter. Nitric oxide is synthesized by three isoforms of nitric oxide synthase (NOS). What would be a likely effect if a male were missing the gene that codes for one of the NOS isoforms?

A. He would be unable to produce all the liquid components of semen.
B. He would have a low sperm count due to decreased spermatogenesis.
C. He would have high levels of mutation within his mature sperm.
D. He would have difficulty getting and/or sustaining an erection.


D. He would have difficulty getting and/or sustaining an erection.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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