Which is NOT true about a binding site on a protein?
A. It is an area of the protein with a shape complementary to that of a ligand.
B. It is determined by the amino acid sequence of the protein.
C. The binding of a ligand to a binding site typically changes the conformation of the protein.
D. There can only be one binding site on a given protein.
E. Binding of a ligand to the binding site typically activates or inactivates a protein's specific function.
D
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Which of the following would not be classified as a lymphatic structure?
A) pancreas B) spleen C) tonsils D) Peyer's patches of the intestine
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A) may have a defect in their signal transduction pathway. B) are impermeable to insulin. C) have adequate internal supplies of glucose. D) cannot convert insulin to an active form. E) None of these answers are correct.
Outline the three causes of hypertonicity (dehydration)
What will be an ideal response?