A function-disrupting mutation in the progesterone receptor gene would likely result in
A) the absence of secondary sex characteristics.
B) the absence of pituitary gonadotropin hormones.
C) the inability of the uterus to support pregnancy.
D) enlarged and hyperactive uterine endometrium.
E) the absence of mammary gland development.

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Progesterone is responsible for preparing the uterus for pregnancy by thickening the endometrium and promoting implantation. A mutation that disrupts the function of the progesterone receptor gene would prevent the receptor from properly responding to progesterone, resulting in the inability of the uterus to support pregnancy.

A Function-Disrupting Mutation in the Progesterone Receptor Gene Would Likely