What Defines a Network Motif

question 21

Multiple Choice

What defines a network motif?

• A) a pattern of interactions that occurs at a higher than random frequency
• B) a conserved protein domain that occurs throughout a gene family
• C) a conserved cis-regulatory domain that occurs throughout a gene family
• D) an enzyme that is part of a branched metabolic pathway
• E) a co-factor that is part of a linear metabolic pathway

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Definitions:

Ectasis

An extension or dilation of a hollow organ or vessel within the body.

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues, commonly occurring in the feet, ankles, and legs.

Blast

A sudden, violent blow or impact, often referring to explosions or powerful gusts of wind, but can also describe the rapid growth and proliferation of cells in a specific context like biology or medicine.

Cidal

A term used in biology and pharmacology to describe agents or substances that kill or destroy, often used in the context of bacteria (bactericidal) or fungi (fungicidal).