Question #1: GPRCs and Cancer GPCRs and Cancer: The G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) family of proteins boasts over 800 members, and more than 2% of the human genome codes for GPCRs. GPCRs are upstream of many of the regulatory signaling pathways discussed in this unit. The review by Dorsam and […]

Lab Assignment Pre-Lab Questions 1. Identify the major similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. 2. Where is the DNA housed in a prokaryotic cell? Where is it housed in a eukaryotic cell? 3. Identify three structures which provide support and protection in a eukaryotic cell.   Experiment 1: […]

The correct folding of proteins is necessary to maintain healthy cells and tissues. Unfolded proteins are responsible for such neurodegenerative disorders as Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, and Creutzfeld-Jacob disease ( thr specific faulty protein is different for each disease). What is the utimate fate of these disease causing, unfolded proteins? a. they […]

Your friend had a spinal cord injury after a bad car accident. The medical team has decided that he is a good candidate for a clinical trial using stem cell therapy. Your friend has not had a biology course since high school, so you decide to write him a letter […]