Mutant organisms can be helpful in the study of metabolism because
A)one can compare the mutant to a non-mutant organism.
B)there may be an indication of a natural role for an enzyme.
C)there may be accumulations of products prior to defective enzymes.
D)the structures of enzymes may be deduced.
E)All of the above.

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Mutant organisms can be helpful in the study of metabolism because they allow for comparison to non-mutant organisms, may provide indications of natural roles for enzymes, and may show accumulations of products prior to defective enzymes. Additionally, studying mutants can provide insights into the structures and functions of enzymes. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Mutant Organisms Can Be Helpful in the Study of Metabolism