Gene therapy to treat Leber congenital amaurosis has recently shown some promise in revitalizing the gene therapy field. This is due in large part to injecting adeno-associated virus loaded with RPE65 just under the retina. What does the product of gene
RPE65 do?
A) metabolizes rod cell waste B) metabolizes retinal
C) metabolizes cone cell waste D) metabolizes retinol
Answer: D
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A. Bacterial cells only B. Animal cells only C. Animal cells, plant cells, and bacterial cells D. Animal cells and plant cells only
Which of the following is required for formation of the open complex of replication initiation?
A. binding of DnaB helicase to single strands of the replication bubble B. binding of DnaC to the four 9-mer consensus sequences, which destabilizes the AT-rich repeat sequences C. binding of DnaA to the four 9-mer consensus sequences, which destabilizes the AT-rich repeat sequences D. DnaA/DnaC/ATP complex loads DnaA onto the origin and ATP hydrolysis allows release of the DnaC protein E. oligomerization of the HU protein upon binding the origin, and wraping of the DNA around the oligomer
Some terrestrial plants use bicarbonate (HCO3-) as a carbon source for photosynthesis
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The mother's part of the placenta is derived from the ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word