Bioinformatics Can Be Used to Scan Sequences for Probable Genes

question 36

Multiple Choice

Bioinformatics can be used to scan sequences for probable genes looking for start and stop sites for transcription and for translation, for probable splice sites, and for sequences that specify known mRNAs. Such sequences containing these elements are called

• A)expressed sequence tags.
• B)cDNA.
• C)multigene families.
• D)proteomes.
• E)short tandem repeats.

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Definitions:

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses towards other neurons, muscle cells, or glands.

Glomerulus

A network of capillaries located at the beginning of a nephron in the kidney, which filters blood to form urine.

Receptor Types

Various classes of protein molecules located on cell surfaces or within cells that respond to specific chemical signals, playing a key role in communication within the body.

Odorant Binding

The interaction between odorant molecules and specific receptors in the olfactory system, crucial for the sense of smell.