What causes antigenic variation?

A. gene mutation
B. differential gene expression
C. genetic rearrangement
D. All of the answer options are correct.


B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What important resource do Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes provide to neurons?  

A.  oxygen B.  nutrients C.  physical strength from microtubules D.  Ca2+ currents E.  insulating layers of membrane

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Suppose that the first part of a new polypeptide chain being produced in a eukaryotic cell does not

have a signal peptide. Which of the following would you associate with the location of translation to form that polypeptide?

a. cytoplasm only b. first cytoplasm, then rough ER c. Golgi apparatus only d. first rough ER, then Golgi apparatus e. rough ER only

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