Explain our present understanding of molecular adaptations to the cytoplasmic membrane that are present in thermophiles

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Thermophilic proteins typically contain more binding (i.e., stabilizing) interactions within itself when compared to non-thermophilic proteins.

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_______ is a change in DNA that can be beneficial, detrimental, or have no effect on a given population.

a. Gene flow b. Genetic drift c. Mutation d. Natural selection

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What would happen if a peptide hormone receptor was expressed in the nucleus like a steroid hormone

receptor? What will be an ideal response?

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Repeating DNA regions of at least 1000 base pairs known as ____________________ can affect gene expression. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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The carbon atoms in organic compounds typically form ________ with other atoms

A) nonpolar covalent bonds B) polar covalent bonds C) ionic bonds D) hydrogen bonds E) either ionic or hydrogen bonds

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