Which of the Following Will Cause a Decrease in the Surface

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will cause a decrease in the surface area of the respiratory membrane?

• A) emphysema
• B) tuberculosis
• C) pneumonia
• D) All of the choices will reduce surface area of the respiratory membrane

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Definitions:

Carboxypeptidase

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of the carboxyl-terminal (C-terminal) peptide bond in a protein or peptide.

Sequence Information

Refers to the order of units (such as nucleotides in nucleic acids or amino acids in proteins) within a macromolecule, critical for determining its function and properties.

Glycoprotein

A type of protein that has carbohydrate groups attached to the polypeptide chain, significant in cell-cell communication.

Sugar Residue

A sugar molecule that remains bonded to another molecule after participating in a glycosidic bond or reaction.