The temperature at which a cell with a temperature-sensitive mutation is unable to survive is considered the ___________ temperature.

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The temperature at which a cell with a temperature-sensitive mutation is unable to survive is known as the restrictive temperature. This is the temperature at which the mutant protein in the cell loses its function, leading to cell death or impairment of growth. In contrast, the permissive temperature is the temperature at which the mutant protein retains its function, and the cell can grow and function normally. Hence, the best choice for the given question is A) restrictive temperature.

The Temperature at Which a Cell with a Temperature-Sensitive Mutation