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.

a. True

b. False

False

Explanation:

Though metabolic reactions include formation and breakdown of non-protein biomolecules such as sugars, lipids, etc., gene mutations affect the metabolism.

All the metabolic reactions are driven by enzymes. Enzymes are proteins that have catalytic powers. Mutation in the genes of any of the enzymes of metabolic pathways would affect the pathway.