What disease is characterized by erosions in the mucous membrane lining of the gastrointestinal tract, specifically the stomach?
A) Peptic ulcer disease
B) Crohn's disease
C) Cholethiasis
D) Cholecystitis
Answer: A) Peptic ulcer disease
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The most notable difference between PrPC (normal protein) and PrPSc (prion protein) is
A. PrPC causes a cell to undergo rapid apoptosis. B. PrPC is a much longer polypeptide chain, compared to PrPSc. C. PrPc is a functional glycolytic enzyme, whereas PrPSc is nonfunctional. D. PrPc folds appropriately whereas PrPSc does not fold correctly.
Among flowering plants, 30% to 80% of existing species are polyploidy somewhere within their evolutionary history
A. true B. false
Carriers
A. may have a persistent infection. B. may be a source of infection. C. usually show symptoms of the disease. D. have been cured of the infection. E. may have a persistent infection AND may be a source of infection.
Equilibrium theories of species diversity have been applied to islands and to larger, continental regions. Which of the following processes is likely to play a greater role in the determination of equilibrium diversity in a continental region?
A) extinction of species B) immigration of species from elsewhere C) formation of new species