A genetic disorder caused by a mutation that fails to produce a protein that is required for normal health would be classified as
a. a toxic gain of function.
b. recessive.
c. a toxic loss of function.
d. congenital.
e. degenerative.
Ans: c. a toxic loss of function.
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