The gene that can detect the expression of another gene is called a/an ________
A) reporter gene
B) transgene
C) alternate gene
D) inactivated gene
E) functional gene
A
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There are many genes in archaeal genomes that have no known function
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Insulin can activate lipid synthesis in adipose cells and block breakdown of glycogen in the liver. How could one hormone have different effects on different organs?
_____ Adipose and liver cells may express distinct insulin receptors. _____ Adipose and liver cells may have unique signal transduction pathways activated by insulin. _____ Adipose cells do not express the insulin receptor while liver cells do. _____ Adipose and liver cells may contain different transcription factors that regulate the expression of different genes.
The recognition of a chemical signal by a receptor protein in the membrane is most similar to ____
a. mRNA specifying the sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide b. binding of a specific substrate to the active site of an enzyme c. turning on gene transcription d. allosteric regulation of proteins e. an enzyme requiring a specific optimum pH and temperature for activity
The letter “D” in the above figure represents
a. humerus b. pectoral girdle c. skull d. sternum e. pelvic girdle