A mutation resulting in an inactive gene product is classified as __________.
A)amorphic
B)hypomorphic
C)hypermorphic
D)neomorphic
E)dominant negative

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An amorphic mutation results in a complete loss-of-function of the gene product, resulting in an inactive protein. A hypomorphic mutation results in a reduced function of the gene product, while a hypermorphic mutation results in an increased function of the gene product. A neomorphic mutation results in a new and different function of the gene product. A dominant negative mutation results in the mutant protein interfering with the function of the normal protein.

A Mutation Resulting in an Inactive Gene Product Is Classified