An Important Characteristic of Amino Acids Is That They Can

question 48

Multiple Choice

An important characteristic of amino acids is that they can:

• A) act as buffers.
• B) facilitate glucose storage.
• C) regulate heartbeat.
• D) control level of blood cholesterol.

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Definitions:

Night Vision

The ability to see in low-light conditions, which varies significantly among different species and is enhanced by technological devices for humans.

Optic Nerve

The nerve that carries visual information from each retina to both sides of the brain.

Ganglion Cells

Specialized neurons located in the retina that play a critical role in processing visual information.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells that conduct electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body, facilitating communication between neurons.