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Tems11 [23]
3 years ago
14

Explain how a mutated DMD gene can result in the inability to walk​

Biology
1 answer:
Verizon [17]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

Explanation:

Normal DMD gene provides the instructions to make normal dystrophin protein.  

® Normal dystrophin in muscle cells  ® Normal muscles and  normal health  

Mutated DMD gene does not provide the instructions to make functional dystrophin.  

®  

No functional dystrophin  in muscle cells  

®  

Muscle cells break down, so  child loses the ability to walk, develops heart problems, and typically dies as a young adult.  

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