Chronic myelogenous leukemia appears to be associated with a chromosomal rearrangement. How is a chromosomal rearrangement responsible for this disease?

What will be an ideal response?


Joining of chromosomes 9 and 22 through translocation generates a hybrid gene bcr/c-abl that produces a protein that is inappropriately active and causes the disease.

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a. Centers for Disease Control and Preven-tion (CDC). b. U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). c. Manual of Standard Operating Procedures (MSOP). d. Clinical and Laboratory Standards Insti-tute (CLSI).

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The neurotransmitter released at neuromuscular junctions in vertebrates is

A. acetylcholine. B. serotonin. C. epinephrine. D. GABA. E. endorphin.

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Which part of a flower is typically the most leaflike, and when green can carry out photosynthesis?

a. carpels b. receptacles c. sepals d. petals e. stamens

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________ is the triskelion molecule that forms the coats on vesicles associated with receptor-mediated endocytosis

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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