What would be the resting potential across an artificial membrane if all charged molecules on both sides were equally permeable?

a. -60 mV
b. +60 mV
c. 0 mV
d. -1 mV


Ans: c. 0 mV

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Which of the following statements is true regarding protein structure determination?

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Nutrients and antibodies move across the placenta from mother to embryo or fetus, as do __________, which can cause birth defects.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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To make the skin more flexible and remove wrinkles, ________ could be injected beneath a person's skin.

A. cellulose B. laminin C. proteoglycan D. fibronectin E. collagen

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