In principle, gene expression can be controlled at any of the steps between a gene and its ultimate functional product. For the majority of genes, however, the __________ is the most important point of control. Because this control point can ensure that no unnecessary intermediates are synthesized.
A) Replication.
B) Transcription
C) Translation.
D) PCR.
Ans: B) Transcription
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A) lipids B) glycogen C) proteins D) cellulose E) nucleic acids
The transforming principle that Griffith described from his work with Streptococcus pneumoniae
bacteria turned out to be ____.
a. a polysaccharide capsule b. a phospholipid c. protein d. RNA e. DNA
Signals from motor neurons result in action potentials in muscle fibers, which in turn causes the __________ to
release stored calcium ions. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Muscle contraction works through the process of sliding two kinds of muscle filaments past each other.
a. true b. false