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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

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At the molecular level, how do proteins like repressors bind to DNA? How can binding affinities be increased or decreased?

What will be an ideal response?

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Nerve fibers that are larger in diameter and heavily myelinated (A? fibers) will depolarize before smaller, unmyelinated nerve fibers (C fibers). Which of the following would you expect to occur first when applying electrical stimulation to a muscle with a high frequency (100 Hz), but low pulse duration (100 µs)?

a. Intermittent muscle contraction (unfused tetanus) b. Consistent muscle contraction (fused tetanus) c. "Pins and needles" sensation d. Pain

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H-C-C-C-C=C-C-C=C-C-C-H The molecule above is a(n)

A. polysaccharide B. polypeptide C. saturated fatty acid D. triacylglycerol E. unsaturated fatty acid

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