Variation in Which Familial Hypercholesterolemia-Causing Gene Has Also Been Associated

question 8

Multiple Choice

Variation in which familial hypercholesterolemia-causing gene has also been associated with protection from coronary artery disease and high cholesterol levels in general populations?

• A) LDL receptor (LDLR)
• B) PCSK9 protease
• C) Apoprotein B-100 (ApoB100)
• D) ARH adaptor protein (ARH)
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

RuBP

Ribulose bisphosphate, a sugar involved in the initial step of carbon fixation in the process of photosynthesis.

Oxygen

A reactive, life-sustaining component of the atmosphere, essential for cellular respiration in aerobic organisms and critical for combustion processes.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Wavelength

The distance between successive crests of a wave, often used to describe the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation.