Explain how a protein ends up with its final shape
What will be an ideal response?
The amino acid sequence determines how the polypeptide folds into its secondary structure, the secondary structures come together to form the tertiary structure, and if there is more than one polypeptide involved, the protein will have quaternary structure.
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Animal models such as the ____________________ and ____________________ are being studied to identify single genes that control aspects of learning, memory, and spatial perception
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
If a mutation occurred in a human such that the pharyngeal slits never formed, what do you predict would be the consequence?
A. A cleft palate would form. B. The eustachian tubes would not form. C. The thyroid gland would not form. D. The glottis would not form. E. The opening to the voice box would not form.
An individual that has two dominant alleles for a trait (AA) is __________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
The bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis can withstand heat, dryness, and toxic chemicals that would kill most other bacteria. This indicates that it is probably able to form a protective structure called ____________.
A. endotoxins B. pseudopodia C. endospores D. cellulose