When Wild-Type Mice Are Sleep-Deprived, We See A/an _______ in Phosphorylation

question 74

Short Answer

When wild-type mice are sleep-deprived, we see a/an _______ in phosphorylation of numerous proteins found in synapses and phosphorylated by the Sik3 protein.

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Definitions:

Maltose

A sugar composed of two glucose molecules bonded together, commonly produced during the digestion of starch.

Carboxypeptidase

An enzyme that breaks down proteins by hydrolyzing the peptide bond at the carboxyl-terminal (C-terminal) end of the protein.

Pancreas

An organ in the digestive and endocrine system that produces several important hormones, including insulin, and enzymes to aid in digestion.

Peptidases

Enzymes that break down peptides into amino acids by cleaving the peptide bonds between amino acids.