A ________ allele is the most prevalent allele in a population and usually encodes a protein that is made in the proper amount and functions normally.
A) loss-of-function
B) mutant
C) wild-type
D) gain-of-function
E) lethal

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The term "wild-type" refers to the most common or prevalent allele in a population, and it is typically the one that encodes a functional protein. Loss-of-function and gain-of-function mutations refer to changes in the protein's function, and mutant alleles may or may not be functional. Lethal alleles are those that cause death when present in certain combinations.

A ________ Allele Is the Most Prevalent Allele in a Population