Question

serum albumin is a type of protein that regulates the exchange of fluids between blood vessels and body tissues. the image below shows the structure of this protein. in a particular animal, this protein is deformed and does not function properly. as a result, too much fluid is forced into the animals tissues. what most likely caused the problem involving the serum albumin protein? a. the animal did not eat a sufficient amount of the serum albumin protein. b. a mutation in the animals dna caused the serum albumin to be produced incorrectly. c. the high fluid pressure folded the serum albumin into an unusual shape. d. another protein interacted with the serum albumin to produce a hybrid protein

Explanation:

Proteins are synthesized based on genetic information in DNA. A mutation in DNA can lead to incorrect protein production, causing it to be deformed and non - functional. Serum albumin is produced according to the genetic code in the animal's DNA. If there is a mutation, the protein may not be made correctly. Eating insufficient amounts of the protein doesn't cause its deformation within the body as it is synthesized internally. High fluid pressure is not a common cause of such specific protein - folding problems. Interaction with another protein to form a hybrid protein is not the most likely cause of the initial deformation and malfunction of serum albumin.

Answer:

B. A mutation in the animal's DNA caused the serum albumin to be produced incorrectly.