A mutation in a gene often results in a reduction of the product of that gene. The term for this type of mutation is _.
A) codominance
B) gain of function
C) incomplete dominance
D) loss of function or null (in the case of complete loss)
E) multiple allelism

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A loss of function mutation results in reduced or complete loss of the functional product of a gene.

A Mutation in a Gene Often Results in a Reduction