Provide a definition of cancer at the genetic level
What will be an ideal response?
Cancer is a genetic disorder that can result from mutation of a given gene or genes, which may produce a defective gene product or a change in the timing or amount of gene expression. Such mutations alter cell-cycle control. Some cancers show familial distributions.
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Why is it necessary to obtain overlapping sequences when sequencing a genome for the first time?
A) To assemble the whole genome sequence virtually from random fragments B) To quantify the amount of DNA in the genome C) To make sure all the clones in a library are used D) To allow for sequencing errors to be corrected
The structure of DNA is often described as a twisted ladder. The rungs of the ladder represent the sugar phosphate chains. Is this an accurate description? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
A negative free energy change indicates that
A) the reaction is not possible. B) energy must be added to the reaction before it can proceed. C) the reactant is predominant at equilibrium. D) the reaction is exothermic. E) the reaction is at equilibrium.
The sensory nerves of the somatic portion of the peripheral nervous system:a
transmit information from internal receptors to the central nervous system. b. transmit information from sensory organs to the central nervous system. c. transmit information from the central nervous system to glands. d. transmit information from the central nervous system to skeletal muscles. e. regulate cardiac activity. What will be an ideal response?