Griscelli syndrome, a disease caused by mutations in the gene encoding Rab27a, is characterized by abnormal

a. transport of melanosomes.
b. export of neurotransmitters.
c. export of vesicles in T lymphocytes.
d. Both a and c


Answer: d. Both a and c

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a. gives up an electron b. is degraded into smaller products c. releases a hydrogen ion d. gains an electron

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Describe antagonistic muscles. How do muscles work as levers? Define origin and insertion

What will be an ideal response?

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According to the above table, the foraging

characteristic that would benefit an animal most in a stable ecology would be? a. A baby garter snake captures and eats a slug. b. A sitter because it would have more trouble adapting to a changing environment. c. A forager because it has the ability to adapt quickly. d. Both the sitter and the forager are equally adept in a stable ecosystem. e. All of these would benefit an animal the most.

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