Tourette Syndrome Is Always Caused by a Mutation in the Gene

question 111

True/False

Tourette syndrome is always caused by a mutation in the gene SLITRK1.

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Definitions:

Phosphorylation

Addition of phosphate to an organic compound.

Active Transport Molecules

Substances involved in the movement of ions and other molecular substances across cell membranes against a concentration gradient, requiring energy.

Plasma Membrane

A bi-layer of lipids with embedded proteins that surrounds a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Acini Cells

Secretory cells in the pancreas forming the acini, which are small clusters producing digestive enzymes released into the digestive tract.