A metabolic pathway synthesizes a product through a series of steps, with each step having an intermediate compound. What conclusion should be drawn when a genetic mutation in the DNA results in the production of only the first few intermediates

1) the mayans built pyramids just like the egyptians. the mayans also used hieroglyphics like them.2) power was passed down by family. for example, if the father dies, the son would be the next king.3)they both built pyramids for their structures.4)the main crop for the mayans was maize.5)they also grew manioc, beans,  squash,  amaranth, and chile peppers.