Uncategorized

Genomic DNA from the nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans is organized by nucleosomes in the manner typical of eukaryotic genomes, with 145 bp encircling each nucleosome and approximately 55 bp in linker DNA. When C. elegans chromatin is carefully isolated, stripped of non-histone proteins, and placed in an appropriate buffer, the chromatin decondenses. Suppose researchers […]

Matt is sitting in a chair at a table anxiously waiting for his pizza to arrive. The doorbell rings and Matt moves from his chair to go to the door to meet the pizza delivery guy. In the process of moving from his chair to ultimately sitting back in his […]

1. A 40-year-old woman who experiences severe seasonal allergies has been referred by her family physician to an allergist for weekly allergy injections. The woman is confused as to why repeated exposure to substances that set off her allergies would ultimately benefit her. Which of the following phenomena best captures […]

1.Which one of these is INCORRECTLY matched with its description: A.Triglyceride – the most common form of lipids B.Polypeptide – long chains of amino acids that form proteins C.Starch – a carbohydrate that plants use to store glucose D.Unsaturated fat – solid at room temperature thanks to it’s tightly packed […]