The Components of Membranes That Account for Most of Their

question 58

Multiple Choice

The components of membranes that account for most of their active functions are

• A) carbohydrates.
• B) sterols.
• C) proteins.
• D) fats.
• E) phospholipids.

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Definitions:

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize functional gene products such as proteins or RNA, ultimately dictating cellular function.

DNA Chip

A technology used in biology or medicine to monitor the expression of thousands of genes simultaneously or to genotype multiple regions of a genome.

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, often a protein, which can affect a cell's structure and function.

Protein Products

The expression outcomes of genes, which are various types of proteins with specific functions within an organism.