Question

since metabolism involves the synthesis and breakdown of non-protein cell components like mono- and polysaccharides, lipids, and ATP, there is not much role for gene mutations to influence the process? True or False

Answer 1

It is False.

Yes there is a metabolic role for gene mutation.

scientists have identified a gene that is responsible for metabolism, or the rate at which a person's body burns calories. And for some people who have been obese since they were children, that particular gene is mutated and unable to carry out its normal functions.

KSR2 gene regulates metabolism, appetite and the way the body processes energy, such as glucose and fat. But mutations in the KSR2 gene mean that cells can't properly process glucose and fatty acids, which can lead to insulin resistance, obesity and a slower metabolism.