Answer
The mutation likely inhibits the reception of G protein.
Work Step by Step
The disrupted tastes are associated with G proteins while the preserved ones are not. This means it is likely that the mutation inhibits something in that pathway.
Campbell Biology (11th Edition)
by Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13409-341-0
ISBN 13:
978-0-13409-341-3
Chapter 50 - 50.4 - Concept Check - Page 1123: 3
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