A Linkage Study Has Found That There Is a Gene

question 11

Multiple Choice

A linkage study has found that there is a gene for test-taking skill in a particular region on the long arm of chromosome 4.A search of the human genome sequence shows that this chromosomal region contains a gene of unknown function.This gene encodes a protein that has not only a signal sequence but also seven hydrophobic sequences, each about 20 amino acid residues long.The gene product is most likely:

• A)A voltage-gated ion channel.
• B)A ligand-gated ion channel.
• C)A cytoplasmic protein kinase.
• D)A hormone receptor that is linked to G proteins.
• E)A hormone receptor with a tyrosine-specific protein kinase activity.

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Definitions:

Alcohol Emergency

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Medical Attention

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BAC Levels

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