As a result of a genetic mutation, ob/ob mice lack the ability to produce:
A)CCK.
B)neuropeptide Y.
C)leptin.
D)ghrelin.

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Ob/ob mice lack the ability to produce leptin, a hormone produced by adipose tissue that regulates energy balance, including appetite and metabolism. The absence of leptin in ob/ob mice leads to hyperphagia and obesity. The other options, CCK, neuropeptide Y, and ghrelin, are not directly related to the genetic mutation seen in ob/ob mice.

As a Result of a Genetic Mutation, Ob/ob Mice Lack