Maintaining the volume and composition of extracellular fluid is an essential aspect of __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
homeostasis
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Which of the following is something that is NOT important to consider if you need to grow 5,000 liter cultures of bacteria for the purpose of harvesting the metabolite they secrete? A. The death rate of the bacteria after stationary phase is complete. B. The ideal rate of input of new nutrients into the culture to maintain the cells in log phase. C. The ideal rate of pulling off some of the culture in order to maintain the cells in log phase. D. The best way to mix the large vat in order to keep it homogenous (constant throughout) in terms of nutrients, temperature, and oxygen levels. E. The best way to keep the pH of the entire mixture at the ideal level to promote log phase growth.
The image shown above is an example of a(n) ____
a. random coil b. leucine zipper c. ? sheet d. ? helix e. ? polysaccharide
In humans, variations in skin color are due to differences in the amount, type, and distribution of the pigment
____________________.Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which is true about the FTO gene?
A) If you carry it, you will have a high metabolism. B) If you carry it, you will be obese. C) It can be turned off with a diet higher in fat. D) It can be turned off with a diet high in B vitamins.