Proteins that recognize unfolded polypeptides and help them fold into their proper conformations are called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


chaperones

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The kinesin ATPase is located within the ________ of a nerve cell.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Thanks to the efforts of Matt Nader, Texas

passed a law requiring that all high schools have

a. more CPR classes. b. physicians at all football games. c. rigorous physical examinations for all high school athletes. d. automated external defibrillators available for emergencies. e. coaches who do not over exert the school’s athletes

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Tumor suppressor genes function to

A) prevent gene expression of oncogenes. B) prevent release of growth factors. C) slow down unchecked cell growth, differentiation, division, or adhesion. D) produce proto-oncogenes. E) stimulate metastasis.

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Which process uses special proteins on the surface of the membrane to identify specific molecules for transport into the cell?

a. phagocytosis b. pinocytosis c. receptor-mediated endocytosis d. exocytosis

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