What is the best meaning for the term gene expression?
A. The location of a specific gene allele on a specific autosomal chromosome
B. The specific trait or protein coded for by a single gene is actually present
C. The ability of a single gene to code for more than one trait or characteristic
D. The loss of a trait or characteristic from one family generation to the next generation
B
All human genes are present in every cell that has a nucleus; however, not all genes are active in all cells. Even though skin cells contain the gene for insulin, this gene is only turned on (active) in pancreatic beta cells. We know this because we can only find the protein insulin in those cells. Thus, the gene for insulin in pancreatic beta cells is expressed, but it is silent in skin cells (not expressed).
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a. Ringworm b. Viral infection c. Fungal infection d. Bacterial infection
Which statement made by a male patient with an SCI could be assessed as a positive adaptation to the nursing diagnosis of "Sexual dysfunction, related to altered body function"?
a. "I know I will never have a sexual rela-tionship again." b. "I need some suggestions as to how to di-rect my sexual energy into gardening or painting . . . or just anything." c. "Can you arrange an appointment with a sex counselor so I can begin to examine alternative methods of sexual activity?" d. "I think that after a while I will be able to have sexual relationships just like I had before my accident."
Which statement is false regarding the risk of transmission of the herpes simplex virus (HSV) from mother to fetus?
a. Neonatal infection of HSV rarely occurs in the intrapartum or postpartum period. b. The risk is higher in women who have a primary HSV infection. c. The risk is higher in women who experience ruptured membranes more than 6 hours before delivery. d. The risk is higher when internal fetal monitoring devices are used.
Posting patient charges occurs during which step(s) of the process in an office setting?
What will be an ideal response?