In the Development of Plaque,what Is Thought to Be Responsible

question 24

Multiple Choice

In the development of plaque,what is thought to be responsible for oxidation of LDL cholesterol during the inflammatory phase?

• A)Free radicals
• B)Beta-blockers
• C)P-reactive protein (PRP)
• D)Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A

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Definitions:

DNA Binding Domain

A region of a protein that directly interacts with DNA sequences to regulate gene expression.

Imprinted Genes

Genes whose expression is affected by the parent that contributed them, important in development and growth.

Inactive X Chromosome

The inactive X chromosome is one of the two X chromosomes in female mammals that is condensed and transcriptionally inactive, a process known as X-chromosome inactivation.

Histones

Proteins that package and order the DNA into structural units called nucleosomes.