A proto-oncogene that gains function due to amplification, translocation to a more transcriptionally active area of the genome, or a mutation that causes either an increase in function or the suppression of down-regulation, is
A) a pseudo-oncogene.
B) recessive.
C) dominant.
D) an oncogene.
E) C and D only
E
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Precipitation is generally most acidic in which region of the United States?
a. Southeast b. Southwest c. Northwest d. Northeast e. Midwest
Paul was an orphan found wandering a city street when he was 2 years old. At age 52, he began to experience muscle spasms and was having difficulty walking. Which of the following genetic disorders is most probable?
A) Marfan syndrome B) Huntington's disease C) PKU D) CF
You are on a diet and eating less than 50 grams of carbohydrate per day. The claim made in the diet educational materials is that carbohydrate is the main culprit in being overweight, so it must be restricted. Which of the following will happen as a result of this low carbohydrate diet?
a. Proteins in muscles, heart, and other vital organs will be broken down into amino acids to make needed glucose, over time weakening the muscles and organs. b. Fat will be broken down and used as the exclusive fuel, leading to considerable fat loss and little health risk. c. Ketones will be produced from partial protein metabolism to be used for energy. d. Fat will be broken down and converted to glucose that will be used as the primary energy source.