Predict the consequence for an individual of a deleterious genetic mutation in the gene for TLR-4

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: A mutation that changes TLR-4 would hamper the immune system's ability to recognize and respond to gram-negative bacteria that contain LPS. This could result in an increased risk for infection by gram-negative bacteria.

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A. Cilia B. Flagella C. Pseudopodia D. Amoebas and slimes do not move; they are anchored to the substrate.

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Describe archaea methanogens

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following groups contains prokaryotic organisms capable of surviving the greatest extremes in temperature or salt concentration?

A. Protista B. Archaebacteria C. Plantae D. Fungi E. viruses

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Bioinformatics can be used to scan for short sequences that specify known mRNAs, called _____

A) expressed sequence tags B) multigene families C) proteomes D) short tandem repeats

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