Nitric oxide gas is a ________ because it initiates a chain of biochemical reactions within a target cell in response to the binding of a hormone to a plasma membrane receptor

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


second messenger

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A. Allosteric proteins are generally composed of a single protein. B. Heterotropic allosteric effectors compete with substrate for binding sites. C. Homotropic allosteric effectors compete with product for binding sites. D. Allosteric effectors enhance the hyperbolic nature of V0 versus [S] kinetic plots. E. Allosteric effectors give rise to the sigmoidal nature of V0 versus [S] kinetic plots.

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Sexual reproduction has many benefits from a genetic standpoint. Can you think of any downside to sexual

reproduction? What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following does not inhibit protein synthesis?

A. Tetracycline B. Erythromycin C. Streptomycin D. Penicillin E. All of the choices inhibit protein synthesis.

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Brucellosis is:

What will be an ideal response?

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