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
What would happen if a peptide hormone receptor was expressed in the nucleus like a steroid hormone
receptor? What will be an ideal response?
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)
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