In the following metabolic pathway, Z is the end product of the pathway. X and Y are intermediates, Enz A catalyzes the step from X to Y, and Enz B catalyzes the step from Y to Z. Mutations occur and Enzymes B is completely defective. Which of the following would happen? Enz A Enz B X \rightarrow Y \rightarrow Z an accumulation of Y and no production of Z an accumulation of X and no production of Y and Z an accumulation of Y and Z and no production of X an accumulation of Z and no production of X and Y an accumulation of X and Y and no production of Z
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