Which Statement About Metabolomics Is True

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which statement about metabolomics is true?

• A) Medical researchers are well ahead of plant biologists in metabolomics research.
• B) It often uses gas chromatography.
• C) It is concerned only with the proteins found in cells.
• D) It is concerned only with the carbohydrates found in cells.
• E) An individual's metabolic profile will look the same regardless of what cell type is examined.

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Definitions:

Mature Follicle

An ovarian follicle that has fully developed and is ready to release an egg during ovulation.

Vesicular Follicle

A fluid-filled structure in the ovary that contains a maturing oocyte (egg) during the menstrual cycle.

Primordial Follicle

Primordial follicles are the earliest stage of ovarian follicles, consisting of a primary oocyte surrounded by a single layer of flat granulosa cells, and represent the initial pool of potential ova in females.

Secondary Follicle

A stage in the development of ovarian follicles where the follicle grows in size and begins to secrete estrogen.