Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Molecular

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of a molecular machine that is comprised of many proteins?

• A) DNA repair complex
• B) proteasome
• C) nuclear pore complex
• D) proteome
• E) spliceosome

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Definitions:

Lateral Roots

Secondary roots that grow out from the main root of a plant, contributing to the stability and water/nutrient absorption capabilities of the plant.

Pericycle

A layer of cells found just inside the endodermis of plant roots, important for initiating lateral root growth.

Cortex

The outer layer of an organ or structure, such as the brain’s cortex involved in many higher-level brain functions, or the cortex of plants responsible for storage and transport.

Pericycle

A layer of cells in plant roots that can give rise to lateral roots and is involved in secondary growth.