An ALDH2 allele results in slow alcohol metabolism, leading to an accumulation of acetaldehyde. Therefore, individuals with this allele tend to _____
a. consume more alcohol than typical social drinkers
b. be protected against alcoholism
c. become alcoholics at high rates
d. contain other alleles that protect against alcoholism
e. have parents who are alcoholics
b
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in toxicity that it can thus be excreted as a semisolid paste, reducing water loss?
a. nitric oxide b. uric acid c. squalene d. urea e. ammonium
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A. exotic B. native C. endemic D. existing E. endangered
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Transcription factor proteins contain regions called ______ that have specific functions
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).