Maple syrup urine disease is an autosomal recessive gene. The R allele leads to a normal protein product, whereas r leads to a mutant protein. Which genotype below will display the Maple syrup urine disease phenotype? A. Rr B. RR C. rr D. Rr and rr

Maple syrup urine disease is an autosomal recessive gene. The R allele leads to a normal protein product, whereas r leads to a mutant protein. Which genotype below will display the Maple syrup urine disease phenotype? A. Rr B. RR C. rr D. Rr and rr

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Description: Maple syrup urine disease is an autosomal recessive gene. The R allele leads to a normal protein product, whereas r leads to a mutant protein. Which genotype below will display the Maple syrup urine disease phenotype? A.Rr B.RR C.rr D.Rr and rr

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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Chapter14: Human Inheritance

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