What is one function of the integumentary system?

a. blood cell formation
b. immune function
c. synthesis of proteins
d. protection against desiccation
e. exchange of gases


ANSWER: d

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A.  replication B.  sequencing C.  transcription D.  translocation E.  translation

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Which of the following is nota mechanism for regulating gene expression after the mature RNA transcript is produced?

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a. erythropoietin b. adenylate cyclase c. phosphodiesterase d. isomalathion

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It is not always easy to locate or identify genes based on cDNA. How is this problem created by the differences between cDNA and DNA with respect to a given gene?

What will be an ideal response?

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