Human traits are controlled only by the genetic material found in the 46 chromosomes
a. True
b. False
False
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Which of the following is an example of post-translational modification? (Select all correct choices)
A. Digestive proteins are translated into inactive forms that can be activated at a later time and/or in a different place. B. Chaperone proteins help newly translated proteins achieve the appropriate tertiary structure. C. Proteins are modified by the replacement of one or more amino acids by sugars, which may then target the protein to a specific cell compartment.
Which of the following statements regarding the gene FoxP2 is NOT true?
A. FoxP2 is a member of a large family of evolutionarily conserved transcription factors that play an important role in development. B. Individuals (humans) with mutations in FoxP2 often have problems with speech and language. C. A "molecular clock" analysis of the FoxP2 gene in chimpanzees and humans strongly suggests that the evolution of novel function in FoxP2 of humans led to the evolution of language. D. FoxP2 is involved in the development of many tissues, so it must have plieotropic effects (or "additional functions that are independent of language ability").
Nontreponemal antibodies are those that are:
a. produced against antigens of the organ-isms themselves. b. produced by infected patients against components of mammalian cells. c. produced by the organism that causes the systemic destruction of the disease. d. also called heterophile antibodies.
Genetic inheritance is based on what type of molecule?
A) Proteins B) DNA C) mRNA D) Enzymes