Someone Suffering from a Lack of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme May Have

question 22

Multiple Choice

Someone suffering from a lack of angiotensin-converting enzyme may have a problem with their

• A) endothelial cells of the alveolar capillaries.
• B) septal cells of the alveolar ducts.
• C) squamous epithelial cells of the alveoli.
• D) alveolar macrophages within the alveolar sacs.
• E) type II pneumocytes lining the respiratory bronchioles.

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Definitions:

Gene Flow

The transfer of genetic material from one population to another, enhancing genetic diversity within populations.

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution that results in a change in the frequency of alleles in a population due to random sampling of organisms.

Mutation

A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, which can result in a change in the physical traits or health of an organism.

Speciation

The process of forming new species.