A genetic disorder caused by a mutation that produces a protein with toxic consequences would be classified as
A) a toxic gain of function.
B) recessive.
C) a toxic loss of function.
D) congenital.
E) degenerative.

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A genetic disorder caused by a mutation that produces a protein with toxic consequences is a toxic gain of function. This means that the mutation results in the protein gaining a new toxic function that it did not have before, leading to negative consequences for the individual with the mutation.

A Genetic Disorder Caused by a Mutation That Produces a Protein