The Lactose Operon and the Maltose Regulon Are Under the Control

question 76

True/False

The lactose operon and the maltose regulon are under the control of global control mechanisms as well as their own specific regulatory systems.

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Definitions:

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

A network of membranes found within muscle cells that stores and releases calcium ions, aiding in muscle contraction.

Sarcolemma

The cell membrane surrounding a muscle fiber, playing a crucial role in muscle contraction.

Acetylcholine Receptors

Protein receptors located in the neuro-muscular junction and various parts of the nervous system that bind acetylcholine, facilitating neurotransmission.

Motor End Plate

The specialized part of a muscle fiber membrane at a neuromuscular junction where a motor neuron applies its neurotransmitter.