Describe the structure of a typical virus.
What will be an ideal response?
A virus consists of two basic parts: an outer capsid composed of protein subunits surrounding an inner core of nucleic acids.
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Adenylyl cyclase is to cAMP as ________ is to IP3.
A. protein kinase A B. protein kinase C C. calmodulin D. Raf1 E. phospholipase C
Which of the following misconceptions about evolution can be refuted with the molecular evidence that is being collected through DNA analysis?
A. Evolution is not observable or testable, thus it is not science. B. Evolution proposes life changed as a result of random events; traits are too complex to have originated by chance alone. C. Evolution is a theory about how life originated. D. There are no transitional fossils.
Leprosy destroys nerve tissue, so an afflicted person is likely to hurt his or her foot without even knowing it. Which types of neurons are likely to be affected?
A) neuroglial cells B) motor neurons C) sensory neurons D) interneurons
Each of the following is factor that may limit the continued advancement of science except
a) technological expertise b) human curiosity c) economic needs d) cultural beliefs