Simplify the Numerical Expression

question 5

Short Answer

Simplify the numerical expression. 2 ^{- 4} Please enter your answer as a fraction.

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Definitions:

Minus End

In cellular biology, it refers to the end of a microtubule that is opposite to the plus end, typically where depolymerization occurs more rapidly.

Microtubule

A component of the cytoskeleton in cells, composed of tubulin proteins, providing structural support and playing roles in cell division and transport.

Thylakoid Membrane

A membrane-bound compartment inside chloroplasts and cyanobacteria, the site of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

Microtubule Organizing Center

A cellular structure that regulates the nucleation and spatial distribution of microtubules.