The presence of trans fats in membranes ________ (increases or decreases) membrane fluidity and ________ (increases or decreases) the membrane transition temperature

Fill in the blank with correct word.


Answer: decreases; increases

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Keratin is a mixture of fats and waxes that inhibits growth of harmful bacteria

____________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Polycistronic mRNAs encode Polycistronic mRNAs encode

A) one product that is alternatively spliced. B) more than one protein. C) multiple cis elements. D) exclusively eukaryotic proteins. E) None of these.

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Which of the following enzymes allows retroviruses to transcribe DNA from ssRNA?

A) protease B) DNA polymerase C) integrase D) reverse transcriptase E) nuclease

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